haak3 gun1 zan1 lei5客觀真理客观真理

Jyutpinghaak3 gun1 zan1 lei5
Yalehaak gūn jān léih

Definition

Objective truth

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How it's used

This term is primarily used in philosophical or intellectual debates rather than casual daily conversation. It carries a formal weight and is often invoked when someone is being overly dogmatic or insisting that their subjective opinion is an absolute fact. Using it in a relaxed setting can make the speaker sound pretentious or overly argumentative.

Examples

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Is there such a thing as objective truth in this world?
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He always thinks he has grasped the objective truth.

Common phrases

to pursue objective truth
to deny objective truth

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