chủ kiến
Definition
- Noun:
- Personal opinion, individual viewpoint: "Chủ kiến" refers to a person's own opinion, viewpoint, or judgment formed independently, based on personal thought and analysis.
- Personal idea, individual thought: It can also denote a specific idea or thought that originates from oneself, not merely adopted from others.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mỗi người nên có chủ kiến riêng của mình. (Everyone should have their own personal opinion.)
- Anh ấy là người có chủ kiến, không dễ bị ảnh hưởng bởi đám đông. (He is a person with his own firm views, not easily swayed by the crowd.)
- Tôi tôn trọng chủ kiến của bạn về vấn đề này. (I respect your personal viewpoint on this matter.)
Advanced Usage
"Giữ vững chủ kiến": to hold firm to one's own opinion.
- Dù bị phản đối, cô ấy vẫn giữ vững chủ kiến. (Even though she was opposed, she still held firm to her own opinion.)
"Có chủ kiến riêng": to have one's own opinion/view.
- Một nhà lãnh đạo giỏi phải là người có chủ kiến riêng. (A good leader must be someone with their own views.)
Variants and Related Words
- Chủ quan (adj, n): Subjective; subjectivity. (Note: This is a related but distinct concept, often implying bias based on personal feelings.)
- Ý kiến (n): Opinion, view. (A more common and general term for "opinion".)
- Quan điểm (n): Viewpoint, perspective. (A more formal term for a standpoint or perspective.)
Synonyms
- Quan điểm cá nhân: Personal viewpoint.
- Ý kiến riêng: Personal opinion.
- Lập trường cá nhân: Personal stance/position.
Notes on Usage
- Formality/Register: "Chủ kiến" is considered a formal and somewhat literary term. In everyday conversation, "ý kiến riêng" or "quan điểm cá nhân" are more frequently used.
- Connotation: The word often carries a positive connotation of independence, critical thinking, and the courage to maintain one's own stance. It implies a well-considered personal judgment.
- Rarity: As noted in the reference, it is a relatively rare word compared to more common synonyms like "ý kiến".