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AI Study Notes for 主观
客观 (kèguān) - use 主观 (zhǔguān) when emphasizing personal feelings or opinions, while 客观 refers to an objective perspective based on facts.
'主观' is often used in academic or philosophical contexts, so it may be considered more formal. A common mistake is to confuse it with '客观' (kèguān), which means 'objective.' Be cautious with the tone; '主' is pronounced with a third tone, while '观' is pronounced with a first tone.
As an HSK 5 word, '主观' connects to other terms involving perspectives and opinions. Focus on using it in contrast with '客观' to enhance understanding of subjective versus objective viewpoints.
Learners often mix up '主观' with '客观' (objective), leading to phrases like '主观事实' (subjective fact), which is incorrect; it should be '主观观点' (subjective viewpoint) instead.
Pronunciation of 主观
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Component Characters
How to say subjective in Chinese
“subjective” in Chinese is主观
The term '主观' (zhǔguān) refers to a perspective or viewpoint that is based on personal feelings, opinions, or experiences rather than objective facts. It is commonly used in discussions about philosophy, psychology, and art to contrast personal interpretations with objective realities.
When to use 主观
'主观' is often used in academic or philosophical contexts, so it may be considered more formal. A common mistake is to confuse it with '客观' (kèguān), which means 'objective.' Be cautious with the tone; '主' is pronounced with a third tone, while '观' is pronounced with a first tone.
主观 or something close to it
客观 (kèguān) - use 主观 (zhǔguān) when emphasizing personal feelings or opinions, while 客观 refers to an objective perspective based on facts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up '主观' with '客观' (objective), leading to phrases like '主观事实' (subjective fact), which is incorrect; it should be '主观观点' (subjective viewpoint) instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 主观
主观 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
人的感知具有高度缺陷，而且天性____。
Human perception is highly imperfect and by definition subjective.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 主观
'主观' can be used as follows: '他的看法很主观' (Tā de kànfǎ hěn zhǔguān), meaning 'His viewpoint is very subjective.'
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