Chinese Conversation · Level 74
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Chinese word
见仁见智
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiàn rén jiàn zhì
Meaning
- idiompeople see things differently
Example
关于这个问题，见仁见智。guān yú zhè ge wèn tí jiàn rén jiàn zhì
People see this issue differently.
More examples
在评价艺术作品时，专家和普通观众常常见仁见智。zài píng jià yì shù zuò pǐn shí zhuān jiā hé pǔ tōng guān zhòng cháng cháng jiàn rén jiàn zhì
When judging works of art, experts and ordinary viewers often see things differently.
Core concept
A shared question stands at the center, while personal experience and priorities send judgments in different directions.
Common phrases
在一些问题上见仁见智zài yì xiē wèn tí shàng jiàn rén jiàn zhì
people see things differently on some issues
人们对这个话题见仁见智rén men duì zhè ge huà tí jiàn rén jiàn zhì
people have different views on this topic
Similar words
难以一概而论nán yǐ yí gài ér lùn: A matter is too complex to judge fairly by applying one general rule.
因人而异yīn rén ér yì: Results or judgments vary according to the person and the conditions.
各有千秋gè yǒu qiān qiū: Each choice has its own strengths and deserves recognition.
众说纷纭zhòng shuō fēn yún: Different opinions come from many people, leaving the final answer unclear.
Definition in Chinese
用于说明在同一问题上，人们因价值观、经历或侧重点不同而持有各异意见，难以用单一标准评判yòng yú shuō míng zài tóng yí wèn tí shàng rén men yīn jià zhí guān jīng lì huò cè zhòng diǎn bù tóng ér chí yǒu gè yì yì jiàn nán yǐ yòng dān yì biāo zhǔn píng pàn
Word origin
The idiom condenses a saying in the Book of Changes: a person of benevolence sees benevolence, while a wise person sees wisdom, showing why one matter can prompt different judgments.
Usage tips
- Unlike a blunt claim that a judgment is wrong, this phrase frames disagreement as a difference in standpoint and can keep a conversation open.
Other meanings
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