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维持现状主义
wéi chí xiàn zhuàng zhǔ yì
status quoism
政府采取维持现状主义的政策，避免在敏感问题上做出重大改变。
The government adopted a policy of status quoism, avoiding major changes on sensitive issues.
formal
A political or social stance favoring the maintenance of the existing state of affairs, often resisting change or reform.
在两党制国家，维持现状主义常见于选举周期中，候选人避免激进政策。
In two-party systems, status quoism is common during election cycles, where candidates avoid radical policies.
维持现状主义在经济稳定时期可能被视为谨慎，但在危机时被批评为不作为。
Status quoism may be seen as prudent during stable economic periods but criticized as inaction during crises.
Often used pejoratively to imply resistance to necessary progress.
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Pro Tip
Contextual Use
Use 'status quoism' or 'maintaining the status quo' in academic/political contexts. Avoid literal translations like 'maintaining the current situation-ism' in English.
Gold Rule
Political Nuance
In Chinese media, '维持现状主义' often carries a negative connotation, implying opposition to reform. In English, 'status quoism' is neutral but context-dependent.
Word Origin
维持 (maintain) + 现状 (status quo) + 主义 (ism). Coined in Chinese political discourse, modeled after Western political terminology.
Usage Notes
Common in discussions about governance, social reform, or institutional inertia. Often implies criticism of stagnation.
Word Breakdown
维持
to maintain
verb现状
status quo
noun phrase主义
doctrine/ism
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