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荒唐

huāng táng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • beyond belief
  • preposterous
  • absurd
  • intemperate
  • dissipated

Definition

形容思想、言行等错误到使人觉得奇怪的程度；或行为放荡、没有节制。

Absurd; preposterous; scandalous; wild.

Usage

常用于形容不切实际的想法、荒谬的说法或离谱的行为，带有贬义或批评意味。

Often used to describe unrealistic ideas, absurd statements, or outrageous behavior, with a derogatory or critical tone.

Examples

  • 1 他的想法太荒唐了，简直不可能实现。（His idea is too absurd; it's simply impossible to realize.）
  • 2 这种荒唐的谣言居然还有人相信。（This kind of absurd rumor is still believed by some people.）
  • 3 他过着荒唐的生活，整天花天酒地。（He lives a dissolute life, indulging in wine and pleasure all day.）
  • 4 那个故事编得太荒唐，一听就知道是假的。（That story was made up too preposterously; you know it's fake as soon as you hear it.）
  • 5 你做出这么荒唐的决定，会后悔的。（Making such an outrageous decision, you will regret it.）

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