Meaning
荒唐 describes something that is utterly ridiculous, absurd, or beyond reason. It emphasizes the extreme unreasonableness or lack of logic in an idea, behavior, or situation. This word carries a strong negative judgment, suggesting something is so unreasonable that it borders on the laughable or shocking.
Usage
荒唐 is commonly used to criticize unreasonable plans, illogical arguments, or outrageous behavior. It appears frequently in both spoken and written Chinese when expressing strong disapproval or disbelief. Often used with 太 (tài) for emphasis: 太荒唐了 (this is absolutely absurd). Native speakers use it when something violates common sense or basic logic.
Examples
- 01你的这个计划太荒唐了，根本不可能实现。, .Your plan is utterly absurd; it's simply impossible to achieve.
- 02他居然相信了那个荒唐的谣言。.He actually believed that preposterous rumor.
Characters
Common collocations
- 太荒唐了too absurd; utterly ridiculous
- 荒唐的想法absurd idea
- 荒唐行为absurd behavior
- 简直荒唐simply absurd
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 荒 (wasteland, wild) and 唐 (empty, boastful). Together they create the sense of something wild and empty of reason, hence absurd or preposterous.