抽象

• 拼音: chōu xiàng
• 汉字拆解: 抽 = 扌 (hand) + 由 (from) = to extract; 象 = pictograph of an elephant = image/form

含义

Abstract; not concrete or tangible; theoretical.

Used in philosophy, art, and general discourse to describe concepts that cannot be directly perceived. Opposite of 具体 (concrete). Common in academic writing and art criticism.

例句

1. 这幅画太抽象了，我看不懂它想表达什么。
2. 哲学家喜欢讨论一些非常抽象的概念。
3. 你能把这个抽象的理论用具体例子解释一下吗？

用法指南

语境: art, philosophy, academics, discussion

语气: intellectual

正确说法

• 抽象艺术不是每个人都能欣赏的。(Not everyone can appreciate abstract art.)
• 你的想法太抽象了，能不能说得具体一点？(Your idea is too abstract — can you be more specific?)

错误说法

• 这道菜很抽象 (Don't use 抽象 for food — use 特别 or describe the actual taste)

起源与历史

Compound of 抽 (to extract/draw out) and 象 (image/form). Literally 'extracted image' — removing concrete details to leave essence.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal