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pacifism in Chinese

pacifism in Chinese is 和平主义, 和平主義 — pacifism means support for peace: the belief that settling disputes, especially between nations, through war or violence is morally wrong; the practice of avoiding harm to others in daily life; or a combination of both views.

pacifism in Chinese

和平主义
noun
Pronounced: hé píng zhǔ yì
The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means. [from c. 1900]
和平主義
noun
Pronounced: hé píng zhǔ yì
The conviction that it is morally wrong to settle disputes (especially between countries) by war or other violent means. [from c. 1900]

What does "pacifism" mean?

  1. noun Support for peace: the belief that settling disputes, especially between nations, through war or violence is morally wrong; the practice of avoiding harm to others in daily life; or a combination of both views.
  2. noun The belief that using violence or war to settle conflicts, especially between nations, is wrong.
    "I am not only a pacifist but a militant pacifist. I am willing to fight for peace. Nothing will end war unless the people themselves refuse to go to war."
  3. noun A personal commitment to avoiding harm to other people in everyday life.
  4. noun A belief that joins opposition to war with a personal commitment to avoiding harm to others.
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pacifism in a sentence

  • I am not only a pacifist but a militant pacifist. I am willing to fight for peace. Nothing will end war unless the people themselves refuse to go to war.

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What is "pacifism" in Chinese?
"pacifism" in Chinese is 和平主义, 和平主義. pacifism means: Support for peace: the belief that settling disputes, especially between nations, through war or violence is morally wrong; the practice of avoiding harm to others in daily life; or a combination of both views.
How do you pronounce 和平主义?
"pacifism" in Chinese is 和平主义, pronounced "hé píng zhǔ yì".
Are there other ways to say "pacifism" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "pacifism": 和平主义, 和平主義.
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