Meaning
无义 means 'without meaning' or 'meaningless.' It combines 无 (without) and 义 (meaning/righteousness/significance) to describe something that lacks purpose, significance, or rational sense. It's often used in philosophical, literary, or critical contexts to describe actions, discussions, or things that serve no real purpose.
Usage
This is a somewhat formal or literary term used in written language and serious discussions. It's more common to hear 没意义 (méi yìyì) in everyday conversation for 'meaningless.' 无义 appears frequently in academic writing, literary criticism, and philosophical texts when discussing the fundamental lack of meaning in something.
Examples
- 01这种无义的争论只会浪费时间。.This kind of meaningless argument will only waste time.
- 02他认为没有目标的生活是无义的。.He believes that life without goals is meaningless.
Characters
Common collocations
- 无义之争meaningless dispute
- 无义的讨论meaningless discussion
Antonyms
Origin
Classical construction combining 无 (without) with 义 (meaning/righteousness), a pattern common in literary Chinese for expressing negation of abstract concepts.