Meaning
忽视 means to fail to give proper attention or consideration to something or someone. It implies a lack of awareness or deliberate disregard for something's importance or existence. This word carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting that the neglect may lead to problems or missed opportunities.
Usage
忽视 is commonly used in formal and written contexts to describe overlooking important details, problems, or people's needs. It often appears in discussions about mistakes, oversights, or criticism of inadequate attention. Native speakers use it when emphasizing that something important was not given due consideration, such as 忽视问题 (to overlook a problem) or 忽视健康 (to neglect one's health).
Examples
- 01我们不能忽视环境保护的重要性。.We cannot ignore the importance of environmental protection.
- 02他因为工作太忙而忽视了家人的感受。.He neglected his family's feelings because he was too busy with work.
Characters
Common collocations
- 忽视问题to overlook a problem
- 忽视了neglected; overlooked
- 不能忽视cannot be ignored
- 忽视的后果consequences of neglect
Antonyms
Origin
The character 忽 originally meant 'suddenly' or 'quick,' suggesting something fleeting or easily missed. Combined with 视 (to look, to regard), the compound 忽视 literally suggests 'not looking at' or 'overlooking,' which evolved into the modern meaning of neglecting or ignoring.