Chinese word

客观

Pronunciation

Pinyinkè guān

Meaning

  • adjectiveobjective

Example

我们应该客观地看问题。wǒ men yīng gāi kè guān dì kàn wèn tí

We should look at the problem objectively.

Illustration for 客观 (objective)

More examples

在评价别人的工作时，要尽量客观。zài píng jià bié rén de gōng zuò shí yào jǐn liàng kè guān

When evaluating someone else's work, try to be as objective as possible.

Core concept

A clear outside view that separates what can be observed from the observer's own feelings.

Common phrases

  • 客观地评价kè guān dì píng jià

    evaluate objectively

  • 保持客观bǎo chí kè guān

    remain objective

  • 客观地看问题kè guān dì kàn wèn tí

    look at the problem objectively

Similar words

公正gōng zhèng: Using fair and morally right standards when handling matters or making judgments.
公平gōng píng: Applying the same standard to everyone or everything without giving anyone special treatment.
中立zhōng lì: Taking no side in a disagreement or dispute.
主观zhǔ guān: Based on personal feelings or opinions when making a judgment.

Definition in Chinese

以第三者或外部视角观察，不以个人好恶为标准来得出结论。yǐ dì sān zhě huò wài bù shì jiǎo guān chá bù yǐ gè rén hào wù wèi biāo zhǔn lái dé chū jié lùn

Word origin

The compound 客观 (kèguān, "objective") joins 客 (kè, "guest") with 观 (guān, "view") to frame judgment as a guest's view rather than a participant's view.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may associate this word mainly with formal analysis, but conversational Chinese uses it naturally when discussing opinions, reports, and disagreements.

Other meanings

  • objectivitynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 客观性kè guān xìngobjectivitynoun

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