死角 (sǐ jiǎo) — blind spot, dead angle (military, traffic, photography); area untouched by a particular activity or campaign
Definition
Literally 'dead corner' — a spot where light, sight, or influence cannot reach. Used literally for blind spots (driving, photography) and figuratively for areas missed by a campaign or policy.
noun
blind spotdead angle (military, traffic, photography)area untouched by a particular activity or campaign
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 死角。Kāi chē shí yào tè bié zhù yì hòu shì jìng de sǐ jiǎo.When driving, pay special attention to the blind spots in the rearview mirrors.
- 死角。Zhè cì ān quán dà jiǎn chá méi yǒu liú xià rèn hé sǐ jiǎo.This comprehensive safety inspection left no corners untouched.
- 死角。Nà ge chéng shì de wèi shēng zhì lǐ chè dǐ xiāo miè le jū mín qū de sǐ jiǎo.That city's sanitation management completely eliminated the dead zones in residential areas.
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