争论不休
争论不休 (zhēng lùn bù xiū) literally means “arguing without rest” and expresses “argue endlessly without resolution”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving relationships and character.
Also searched as: zheng lun bu xiu, zheng lun bu xiu,争论不休 meaning, 争论不休 in english
Argue endlessly without resolution
Pronunciation: zhēng lùn bù xiū Literal meaning: Arguing without rest
Origin & Usage
This idiom describes arguing (争论) without (不) stopping (休). The phrase captures the frustration of debates that continue indefinitely without resolution. It appeared in historical texts describing court factions locked in perpetual disagreement. The idiom suggests both the intensity of disagreement and its unproductive nature when no conclusion is reached. Modern usage describes prolonged debates, ongoing controversies, or persistent disagreements that resist resolution.
Examples
English: "The committee debated the issue endlessly without reaching a conclusion."
Chinese: 委员会对这个问题争论不休，却始终没有结论。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 争论不休 mean in English?
争论不休 (zhēng lùn bù xiū) literally translates to “Arguing without rest” and is used to express “Argue endlessly without resolution”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Relationships & Character category.
When is 争论不休 used?
Situation: The committee debated the issue endlessly without reaching a conclusion.
What is the pinyin for 争论不休?
The pinyin pronunciation for 争论不休 is “zhēng lùn bù xiū”.