Definition
虚无主义 is the Chinese term for 'nihilism', a philosophical doctrine that rejects meaning, purpose, or objective truth. In modern Chinese discourse, it often appears in discussions of existential crisis, moral relativism, or critiques of consumer culture. The word carries a distinctly negative connotation and is rarely used in casual conversation — you'll encounter it in academic writing, literary criticism, or political commentary.
n.
nihilism
Examples
- 虚无主义，。Xǔduō niánqīng rén bèi xū wú zhǔ yì suǒ kùnrǎo, juéde shēnghuó méiyǒu yìyì.Many young people are troubled by nihilism, feeling that life has no meaning.
- 虚无主义，。Tā de zuòpǐn chōngmǎn le xū wú zhǔ yì de sècǎi, zhìyí yīqiè chuántǒng jiàzhí.His works are full of a nihilistic tone, questioning all traditional values.
- ，虚无主义。Zài zhéxué shǐ shàng, xū wú zhǔ yì shì duì qǐméng lǐxìng de yī zhǒng jíduān fǎnyìng.In the history of philosophy, nihilism is an extreme reaction to Enlightenment rationalism.
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