adjective / noun HSK 5
blind · blindness · unable to see
Meaning
盲 means blind or blindness, referring to the inability to see. It can describe literal blindness or metaphorical blindness, such as being unaware or ignorant of something. The character is often used in compounds to express various forms of blindness or lack of knowledge.
Usage
盲 is commonly used in formal or medical contexts when discussing visual impairment. It appears frequently in compound words like 盲人 (blind person) and 文盲 (illiterate person). In everyday speech, people might use 瞎 instead for a more colloquial tone, though 盲 remains standard in formal writing and respectful discussion.
Examples
- 01他从小就是盲人，但非常乐观。, .He has been blind since childhood, but he is very optimistic.
- 02不要盲目跟风，要有自己的判断。, .Don't blindly follow trends; you should have your own judgment.
Common collocations
- 盲人blind person
- 盲目blindly
- 色盲color blind
- 文盲illiterate
Antonyms
Origin
The character 盲 combines 亡 (wáng, to lose/die) with 目 (mù, eye), literally suggesting the loss of sight or dead eyes.