Definition
无知 (wú zhī) is the common, neutral word for 'ignorant' — lacking knowledge or awareness. 愚昧 (yú mèi) is stronger, implying unenlightened or backward (often in a cultural sense). 盲目 (máng mù) means 'blind' in a metaphorical sense, focusing on acting without understanding rather than a lack of knowledge itself.
adjective
ignorant
Easily confused
- 物质wù zhìsound-alikematter (as opposed to spirit, mind)
Examples
- 无知，。Tā hěn wú zhī, lián zhège jīběn chángshí dōu bù zhīdào.He is so ignorant that he doesn't even know this basic common sense.
- 无知。Zhè zhǒng wú zhī de xíngwéi ràng rén wúfǎ lǐjiě.This kind of ignorant behavior is incomprehensible.
- 无知。Bú yào yīnwèi zìjǐ wú zhī jiù cháoxiào biérén.Don't laugh at others just because you are ignorant.
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