Meanings of 瞢
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Be careful not to confuse 瞢 (méng) with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. It is more commonly used in literary contexts rather than everyday conversation, so consider the register when using it. Common collocations include phrases related to shame or obscured vision.
Though 瞢 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to other characters involving sight and shame. Focus on the radicals and components, such as '目' for eyes, to understand its structure and meaning.
Learners often confuse 瞢 with visually similar characters like 盲 (máng), which means blind. Ensure you differentiate between 'vision obscured' and 'blindness' in usage.
Pronunciation of 瞢
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Etymology of 瞢
To cover 冖 one's eyes 目; 罒 provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 瞢
- 1The giveawayTo cover 冖 one's eyes 目; 罒 provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say to hide one's eyes; to feel ashamed in Chinese
“to hide one's eyes; to feel ashamed” in Chinese is瞢
The character 瞢 (méng) refers to the state of having one's eyesight obscured or hidden, often implying a sense of shame or feeling ashamed. It can be used in contexts where someone feels embarrassed or unable to see clearly, either literally or metaphorically.
When to use 瞢
Be careful not to confuse 瞢 (méng) with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. It is more commonly used in literary contexts rather than everyday conversation, so consider the register when using it. Common collocations include phrases related to shame or obscured vision.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 瞢 with visually similar characters like 盲 (máng), which means blind. Ensure you differentiate between 'vision obscured' and 'blindness' in usage.
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Word Family of 瞢
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Frequently Asked Questions about 瞢
The pinyin is méng, with a rising tone. Practice saying it in context to get comfortable.
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