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荒唐
huāngtáng
Description
"荒唐"用来说一件事很不合理，让人觉得不能相信。
"荒唐" is used to describe something very unreasonable and unbelievable.
我们常说"太荒唐了"，表示这个想法或做法很奇怪、很离谱。
We often say "太荒唐了" to express that an idea or action is strange and absurd.
Meanings
荒唐huāngtáng
absurd; ridiculous; preposterous
这个想法真是太荒唐了。
This idea is really absurd.
荒唐huāngtáng
dissolute; extravagant in behavior
他年轻时过着荒唐的生活。
He led a reckless life when he was young.
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Notes
- Etymology
荒 (wild, absurd) + 唐 (empty, exaggerated), together meaning nonsensical or preposterous.
- Nuance
stronger than 奇怪; implies something is unreasonable to the point of disbelief.
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