miscellaneous opinions; fragmentary essays; heterodox theories
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
miscellaneous opinions; various statements; diverse views
neutralRefers to the existence of multiple different viewpoints or explanations on a particular matter.
Regarding the origin of this ancient tomb, various miscellaneous theories circulate among the people.
On this issue, diverse opinions have abounded throughout history without a definitive conclusion.
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Most of these miscellaneous theories lack factual basis.
noun
fragmentary essays; miscellaneous writings; short discursive pieces
literaryRefers to informal, fragmented scholarly writings or notes, often found in classical Chinese literature.
This collection of fragmentary essays compiles the author's reading notes over the years.
Ancient notebooks and miscellaneous writings preserve much valuable historical material.
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Miscellaneous essays from the Ming and Qing periods often contain the authors' commentaries on current affairs.
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heterodox theories; unorthodox schools of thought; heretical doctrines
literaryUsed in historical or philosophical contexts to describe theories outside the mainstream or orthodox tradition, often with a negative connotation in traditional contexts.
After the Han Dynasty, with the sole veneration of Confucianism, the various schools of thought were mostly regarded as heterodox theories.
At that time, these ideas were considered unorthodox theories and were not tolerated by the academic mainstream.
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Throughout history, many innovative theories were initially treated as heretical doctrines and rejected.