学说 (xué shuō) — theory, doctrine
Definition
学说 (xuéshuō) is a 'theory' or 'doctrine' — a systematic set of ideas proposed by a thinker or school, often translated through experiment or influence. Contrast with 主义 (a broader ‑ism/ideology) and 教条 (rigid, outdated dogma).
noun
theorydoctrine
Examples
- 学说。Zhè ge xué shuō shì kǒng zǐ tí chū de.This doctrine was put forward by Confucius.
- 学说。Tā de xué shuō yǐng xiǎng le hěn duō dài rén.His theory has influenced many generations.
- 学说。Wǒ men xū yào tōng guò shí yàn lái yàn zhèng zhè ge xué shuō.We need to verify this theory through experiments.
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