absurd; preposterous; nonsensical
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
extremely absurd; utterly preposterous; wildly irrational
formalUsed to describe ideas, stories, events, or behaviors that are utterly ridiculous and defy logic or common sense. Often carries a formal/literary nuance.
Zhè这
ge个
chuán传
shuō说
qíng情
jié节
huāng荒
dàn诞
，
bù不
kě可
xìn信
。
The plot of this legend is preposterous and unbelievable.
Tā他
de的
jiě解
shì释
tài太
guò过
huāng荒
dàn诞
，
méi没
rén人
huì会
dàng当
zhēn真
。
His explanation is far too absurd for anyone to take seriously.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
huāng荒
dàn诞
de的
xiǎng想
fǎ法
bù不
kě可
néng能
shí实
xiàn现
。
Such a nonsensical idea cannot possibly be realized.
Huāng荒
dàn诞
bù不
jīng经
de的
gù故
shì事
yǒu有
shí时
fǎn反
ér而
yǐn引
rén人
shēn深
sī思
。
Sometimes, wildly absurd stories can lead one to deep reflection.