Definition
主观 (zhǔguān) means 'subjective' — based on personal feelings or opinions rather than facts. It is the direct opposite of 客观 (kèguān, 'objective, impartial'), which relies on observable evidence. Use 主观 when describing a view that is influenced by personal bias, and 客观 when referring to a neutral, fact-based perspective.
adjective
subjective
Easily confused
- 主管zhǔ guǎnsound-alike(verb) to be in charge of; to be responsible for
Examples
- 主观，。Tā de kànfǎ tài zhǔ guān le, wǒmen bìxū kǎolǜ shìshí.His opinion is too subjective; we must consider the facts.
- ，主观。Zuò juédìng de shíhou, bù néng zhǐ kào zhǔ guān de gǎnjué.When making decisions, you can't just rely on subjective feelings.
- 主观，。Zhège bàogào hěn zhǔ guān, méiyǒu yǐnyòng rènhé shùjù.This report is very subjective; it doesn't cite any data.
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