Meaning and Usage
"冷漠" describes an attitude or feeling of coldness and indifference toward people or situations. It often implies a lack of empathy or concern.
Common Contexts
This word is frequently used to describe someone's emotional distance or unresponsiveness, especially in social or interpersonal contexts.
Collocations and Patterns
- 冷漠态度 (indifferent attitude): describes a person's cold and uncaring behavior.
- 表现冷漠 (show indifference): used to describe how someone acts toward others or situations.
- 保持冷漠 (remain indifferent): often used in discussions about social responsibility or moral stance.
Usage Notes
"冷漠" carries a negative connotation, suggesting emotional detachment or selfishness. It is often contrasted with words like "关心" (care) or "热情" (enthusiasm). Avoid using it to describe neutral or factual coldness; it specifically refers to emotional or social indifference.