Definition
何谓 is a formal, literary expression meaning 'what is meant by' or 'what is the meaning of'. It is used to ask for a definition or explanation, often in philosophical, rhetorical, or written contexts. Unlike the colloquial 什么是, 何谓 carries a classical tone and is rarely used in everyday speech.
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what is meant bywhat is the meaning of (formal/literary)
Examples
- 何谓？。Hé wèi xìngfú? Zhè shì yí gè gǔlǎo de wèntí.What is meant by happiness? This is an ancient question.
- 何谓？。Hé wèi zhèngyì? Bùtóng shídài yǒu bùtóng lǐjiě.What is the meaning of justice? Different eras have different understandings.
- ，何谓。Zài lùnwén zhōng, tā shǒuxiān tǎolùn le hé wèi zìyóu.In his thesis, he first discussed what is meant by freedom.
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