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March 24, 2026
客观(客觀)kèguān(ke4guan1)
The term '客观' (kèguān) refers to an objective or impartial perspective, often used in contexts involving analysis, judgment, or evaluation. It emphasizes the importance of basing conclusions on facts rather than personal feelings or opinions, making it vital in academic, professional, and scientific discussions.
Frequency#8103DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of objectivity is highly valued in academic and professional settings, reflecting a broader emphasis on collective consensus and factual evidence in decision-making processes.
Memory Tip
Imagine a客 (kè) 'guest' who observes a situation with an impartial eye, taking in all details without bias. The '观' (guān) component can be linked to 'viewing' or 'observing,' suggesting that the guest is seeing things as they are, objectively.
Meanings of 客观
kèguān(ke4guan1)
1objective
2impartial
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About 客观
客观Simplified
客觀Traditional
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名形词xíngróngcíadj-noun (adj.-n.)Part of Speech
#8103Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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✓ 客观 (objective) vs 主观 (subjective) — use 客观 when emphasizing impartiality over personal feelings.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a客 (kè) 'guest' who observes a situation with an impartial eye, taking in all details without bias. The '观' (guān) component can be linked to 'viewing' or 'observing,' suggesting that the guest is seeing things as they are, objectively.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing '客观' with '主观' (subjective), leading to incorrect descriptions of perspectives. This term is more formal and often appears in academic writing, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Be cautious with tone; mispronouncing the fourth tone in '客' can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, '客观' connects with other terms related to analysis and evaluation, such as '分析' (fēnxī - analysis) and '判断' (pànduàn - judgment). Students should focus on using it in sentences that describe assessments or opinions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of objectivity is highly valued in academic and professional settings, reflecting a broader emphasis on collective consensus and factual evidence in decision-making processes.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use '客观' in informal contexts, leading to awkward phrases. For example, saying '我觉得这是客观的' (I think this is objective) is better expressed as '这在客观上是正确的' (This is objectively correct).
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Grammar Patterns of 客观
客观 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
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这有助于他们从所面临的问题中跳出来，变得更____一些。
It helps them detach themselves from their problems and become more objective.
Example Sentences for 客观 (10)
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这有助于他们从所面临的问题中跳出来，变得更客观一些。
zhè yǒu zhù yú tā mén cóng suǒ miàn lín de wèn tí zhōng tiào chū lái， ， biàn dé gēng kè guān yī。
It helps them detach themselves from their problems and become more objective.
We must be as impersonal as a surgeon with his knife.
7
我们并无实际、客观、科学的证据支撑我们的信仰。
wǒ mén bìng wú shí jì、 、 kè、 guān 、 kē xué de zhèng jù zhī chēng wǒ mén de。
We have no real, objective, scientific evidence for our belief.
8
撇开那些情绪化的争论不谈，下面只说客观事实。
piē kāi nà xiē qíng xù huà de zhēng lùn bù tán， ， xià miàn zhī shuō kè guān shì。
Emotional arguments aside, here are the facts.
9
这是因为对客观价值观抱着不放的缘故.
zhè shì yīn wéi duì kè guān jià zhí guān bào zháo bù fàng de yuán gù.
This is due to a lingering belief in objective values.
10
退一步，客观地看待这个问题。
tuì yī bù， ， kè guān dì kàn dài zhè gè wèn。
Stand back and look objectively at the problem.
Cultural Notes for 客观
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of objectivity is highly valued in academic and professional settings, reflecting a broader emphasis on collective consensus and factual evidence in decision-making processes.
Frequently Asked Questions about 客观
'客观' refers to an objective viewpoint based on facts, while '主观' denotes a subjective viewpoint influenced by personal feelings or opinions.
You can say, '在这个问题上，我们应该采取一个客观的态度。' (On this issue, we should adopt an objective attitude.)
While it can be used in everyday conversation, it is more common in formal contexts such as academic discussions or professional evaluations.
