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The word 主义 is formed by combining the character 主, meaning "master" or "main", with 义, meaning "meaning" or "principle", to create a compound where 主 modifies 义, resulting in a noun that signifies a "main principle" or "central doctrine", used to denote ideologies or -isms.

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我们崇尚爱国主义

Wǒmen chóngshàng àiguó zhǔyì.

We uphold patriotism.

资本主义经济注重市场自由。

Zīběn zhǔyì jīngjì zhùzhòng shìchǎng zìyóu.

Capitalist economy emphasizes market freedom.

她的艺术风格深受浪漫主义影响。

Tā de yìshù fēnggé shēn shòu làngmàn zhǔyì yǐngxiǎng.

Her artistic style is deeply influenced by romanticism.

实用主义主张以实际效果衡量真理。

Shíyòng zhǔyì zhǔzhāng yǐ shíjì xiàoguǒ héngliáng zhēnlǐ.

Pragmatism advocates measuring truth by practical effects.

在当代哲学中,存在主义探讨人的自由与责任。

Zài dāngdài zhéxué zhōng, cúnzài zhǔyì tàntǎo rén de zìyóu yǔ zérèn.

In contemporary philosophy, existentialism explores human freedom and responsibility.

Word Definition - 主义

zhǔ yì -ism; ideology

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