議

Phono-semantic compound:

言 (언, speech, words) — semantic component, indicating speech or discussion.

義 (의, righteousness, justice) — phonetic component, also carrying the nuance of “justice, proper conduct.”

Together: “speech + righteousness” → speech about what is right → to deliberate, to discuss.

Commonly used as a suffix for assemblies or councils, e.g., 國會議員 (“member of parliament”).

議論 (의론) — discussion, debate

會議 (회의) — meeting, conference

協議 (협의) — consultation, negotiation

討議 (토의) — discussion, deliberation

決議 (결의) — resolution, decision