Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
Example phrases
这个论坛聚集了许多年轻的创业者。Zhège lùntán jùjí le xǔduō niánqīng de chuàngyèzhě.This forum has brought together many young entrepreneurs.
他经常在网上的旅游论坛里回答别人的问题。Tā jīngcháng zài wǎngshàng de lǚyóu lùntán lǐ huídá biéren de wèntí.He often answers other people's questions on an online travel forum.
下个月城市里将举办一个教育论坛,欢迎大家参加。Xià ge yuè chéngshì lǐ jiāng jǔbàn yí ge jiàoyù lùntán, huānyíng dàjiā cānjiā.An education forum will be held in the city next month, and everyone is welcome.