Chinese · B2 · Unit 18
Making a case
摆事实，讲道理
By the end you can
- Present a well-argued case
- Write an essay that argues one side
- Understand a complex argument
Words and phrases
| Chinese | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 论点 | (lùndiǎn) argument, main claim | 这篇文章的论点很清楚。 |
| 论据 | (lùnjù) evidence, supporting points | 论点不错，可惜论据不够。 |
| 有说服力 | (yǒu shuōfúlì) convincing | 这组数据很有说服力。 |
| 由此可见 | (yóucǐ kějiàn) this shows that | 由此可见，少上一天班不一定会降低效率。 |
| 反方 | (fǎnfāng) the side against (in a debate; 正方: the side for) | 反方认为四天工作制不现实。 |
| 反驳 | (fǎnbó) refute, rebut | 他用一组数据反驳了对方。 |
| 诚然 | (chéngrán) admittedly (formal) | 诚然，并不是所有行业都适合四天工作制。 |
| 退一步说 | (tuì yí bù shuō) even granting that | 退一步说，就算效率下降一点，员工也更健康了。 |
| 不仅如此 | (bùjǐn rúcǐ) not only that, what's more | 不仅如此，员工的幸福感也提高了。 |
| 综上所述 | (zōng shàng suǒ shù) to sum up (formal, in essays) | 综上所述，我支持四天工作制。 |
Then talk it through
A formal debate about a four-day working week. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.