Meaning
偏激 describes views, opinions, or behavior that are one-sided and extreme, lacking balance or moderation. It combines the sense of being biased (偏) with being intense or激烈. This word typically carries a negative connotation, suggesting someone has gone too far in their thinking or actions.
Usage
Used to criticize opinions or reactions that are excessively extreme or unbalanced. Common in discussions about politics, social issues, or personal behavior. Often appears in phrases like 偏激的想法 (extreme ideas) or 言辞偏激 (extreme language). It's a moderately formal term appropriate for written or serious spoken contexts.
Examples
- 01他的观点太偏激了，不能代表大多数人的想法。, .His views are too extreme and cannot represent what most people think.
- 02遇到问题时不要采取偏激的做法，应该冷静理性地解决。, .When encountering problems, don't take extreme measures; you should solve them calmly and rationally.
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Common collocations
- 偏激的言论extreme remarks
- 态度偏激extreme attitude
- 言辞偏激extreme language
- 观点偏激extreme viewpoint
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 偏 (biased, leaning to one side) with 激 (intense,激烈). Together they create the meaning of being both one-sided and extreme in intensity.