theory of reflection (in dialectic materialism), i.e. every perception reflects physical reality
The Wealth of Nations (1776) by Adam Smith 亞當·亚当·斯密[yà dāng sī mì]
the theory of evolution (early translation, since replaced by 进化论)
"human nature is evil", theory advocated by Xunzi 荀子[xún zǐ]
pantheism, theological theory equating God with the Universe
1. catastrophism2. the theory that geological change is caused by catastrophic events such as the Biblical flood
class division into proletariat and bourgeoisie class enemy, in use esp. during the Cultural Revolution
1. forum (esp. online)2. discussion area3. feedback
Tribune (in newspaper names)
1. to build up public opinion2. to create a fuss
1. indisputable statement2. unalterable truth
agnosticism, the philosophical doctrine that some questions about the universe are in principle unanswerable
1. perfectly sound proposition2. unalterable truth3. irrefutable argument
Anti-Dühring, book by Friedrich Engels 恩格斯[ēn gé sī]
to sit and pontificate; to find answers through theory and not through practice (idiom)
(idiom) to put (an issue) to one side for the moment
1. circular argument2. logical error consisting of begging the question3. Latin: petitio principii
to judge people based on their success or failure (idiom)
1. fair argument2. unbiased view
1. to enumerate what is black and yellow (idiom); to criticize sb behind his back to incite quarrels2. also written 数黑论黄[shǔ hēi lùn huáng]
to enumerate what is black and yellow (idiom); to criticize sb behind his back to incite quarrels
theist (believer in one or more Deities)
(idiom) to kill on sight (without fear of prosecution)
1. to haggle over every ounce (idiom)2. to to fuss over minor points3. to be particular about sth
争长论短 爭長論短 zhēng cháng lùn duǎn 1. lit. to argue who is right and wrong (idiom)2. fig. to squabble; to argue over minor issues
don't pass judgment on a person's life until the lid is on the coffin (idiom)
1. a devastating criticism2. to expose hidden motives
1. to talk of the past and discuss the present (idiom)2. to chat freely3. to discuss everything
(idiom) to assess merit and confer rewards
lit. to discuss sb's merits and demerits (idiom); to gossip
holistic diagnosis and treatment (TCM)
邓小平理论 鄧小平理論 dèng xiǎo píng lǐ lùn 1. Deng Xiaoping Theory2. Dengism3. the foundation of PRC economic development after the Cultural Revolution, building the capitalist economy within Chinese Communist Party control
新民主主义论 新民主主義論 xīn mín zhǔ zhǔ yì lùn On New Democracy (1940), by Mao Zedong
是非自有公论 是非自有公論 shì fēi zì yǒu gōng lùn 1. to determine right and wrong based on public opinion (idiom)2. Public opinion will judge what's right and wrong.
string theory (in theoretical physics)
wild remark; outrageous statement (orthographic borrowing from Japanese 暴論 "bōron")