yếm thế

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Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Pessimistic, misanthropic, world-weary: Describes a person, attitude, or philosophy that is weary of the world, holds a negative or cynical outlook on life and human society, often leading to withdrawal or a sense of defeatism. It implies a deep-seated disillusionment.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • Ông ấy có cái nhìn rất yếm thế về tương lai. (He has a very pessimistic view of the future.)
    • Sau nhiều thất bại, anh ta trở nên yếm thế. (After many failures, he became world-weary.)
    • Tư tưởng yếm thế của nhà thơ thể hiện rõ trong thơ ông. (The poet's misanthropic thoughts are clearly expressed in his poetry.)
Advanced Usage
  • "lòng yếm thế": A state of pessimism or misanthropy; a pessimistic/misanthropic sentiment.
    • Lòng yếm thế khiến anh ta xa lánh mọi người. (Pessimism/Misanthropy makes him avoid people.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Yếm (Verb, archaic): To be weary of, to dislike. This is the root component.
  • Chán đời (Adjective phrase): World-weary, fed up with life. A common synonym.
  • Bi quan (Adjective): Pessimistic. More commonly used for general pessimism rather than a philosophical stance.
Synonyms
  • Bi quan: Pessimistic.
  • Chán nản: Discouraged, disheartened.
  • Misanthropic (English equivalent): Having a dislike or distrust of humankind.
Related Phrases
  • Tư tưởng yếm thế: Pessimistic/misanthropic ideology.
  • Thái độ yếm thế: A pessimistic attitude.
Notes on Meaning
  • Nuance: While "bi quan" is a general term for pessimism, "yếm thế" often carries a stronger, more philosophical, or literary connotation. It suggests a weariness with the state of the world or human nature itself, sometimes associated with the disillusionment of scholars or intellectuals in historical contexts (e.g., - a world-weary Confucian scholar).
  • Context: It is frequently used in literary, philosophical, or formal discussions about one's outlook on life and society.
adj
  1. pessimistic