Definition
沙文主义 is a Chinese loanword from 'chauvinism', composed of the transliteration 沙文 (shāwén) + 主义 (-ism). It refers to an extreme, often aggressive belief in the superiority of one's own group — typically one's nation (national chauvinism) or gender (male chauvinism). In Chinese discourse it retains the same critical tone as the original.
n.
chauvinism
Examples
- 沙文主义。shā wén zhǔ yì shì yì zhǒng jíduān de mínzú zhǔyì qíngxù.Chauvinism is an extreme form of nationalism.
- 沙文主义。Tā fǎnduì rènhé xíngshì de xìngbié shā wén zhǔ yì.She opposes all forms of gender chauvinism.
- ，沙文主义。Lìshǐ zhèngmíng, shā wén zhǔ yì wǎngwǎng dài lái zhànzhēng yǔ zāinàn.History has shown that chauvinism often brings war and disaster.
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