Definition
忽视 (hūshì) means 'to neglect, overlook, or ignore' — it emphasizes not giving proper attention to something that matters. Its near-synonym 忽略 (hūlüè) is more about accidentally leaving something out or not noticing a detail, while 忽视 often carries a stronger sense of willful or careless disregard. 不顾 (bù gù) focuses on actively defying consequences or danger.
verb
to neglectto overlookto ignore
Easily confused
- 护士hù shisound-alikenurse
Examples
- 忽视。Bú yào hū shì jiànkāng.Don't neglect your health.
- 忽视。Tā hū shì le lǎoshī de jiànyì.He ignored the teacher's advice.
- 忽视。Wǒmen bù néng hū shì zhège xìjié.We cannot overlook this detail.
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