Definition
教条主义 is a noun meaning 'dogmatism' — an ideological attitude that treats theories, texts, or doctrines as fixed, absolute rules without adapting them to practical reality. In Chinese discourse, especially in political and academic contexts, it carries a strong negative connotation, often contrasted with 实事求是 ('seeking truth from facts'). You'll encounter it in discussions about rigid thinking in Marxism, education, and management.
n.
dogmatism
Examples
- 教条主义，。Zài gōngzuò zhōng yào bìmiǎn jiào tiáo zhǔ yì, yào gēnjù shíjì qíngkuàng línghuó chǔlǐ.In work, you should avoid dogmatism and handle things flexibly according to the actual situation.
- 教条主义。jiào tiáo zhǔ yì wǎngwǎng dǎozhì lǐlùn yǔ xiànshí tuōjié.Dogmatism often leads to a disconnect between theory and reality.
- 教条主义。Zhè piān wénzhāng pīpíng le mǒu xiē xuézhě de jiào tiáo zhǔ yì qīngxiàng.This article criticizes the dogmatic tendencies of certain scholars.
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