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盲 (máng, blind) - use 失明 when referring specifically to the condition of losing eyesight, while 盲 can refer more generally to being blind or lacking insight.
Common mistakes include confusing 失明 with other terms for visual impairment, such as 盲 (máng), which specifically means 'blind.' This term is generally used in formal contexts, especially in medical discussions.
While not an HSK vocabulary word, 失明 can be connected to topics around health and disability, which may appear in HSK exams. Focus on understanding related vocabulary like 视觉 (shìjué, vision) and 眼睛 (yǎnjing, eyes).
Learners often confuse 失明 with 失去视力 (shīqù shìlì), which means 'to lose vision.' While both imply loss of sight, 失明 is more definitive and often used to describe permanent blindness.
Pronunciation of 失明
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How to say to lose one's eyesight in Chinese
“to lose one's eyesight” in Chinese is失明
失明 (shī míng) refers to the condition of losing one's eyesight or becoming blind. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, often discussing medical conditions, disabilities, or metaphorically indicating a lack of insight or awareness.
When to use 失明
Common mistakes include confusing 失明 with other terms for visual impairment, such as 盲 (máng), which specifically means 'blind.' This term is generally used in formal contexts, especially in medical discussions.
失明 or something close to it
盲 (máng, blind) - use 失明 when referring specifically to the condition of losing eyesight, while 盲 can refer more generally to being blind or lacking insight.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 失明 with 失去视力 (shīqù shìlì), which means 'to lose vision.' While both imply loss of sight, 失明 is more definitive and often used to describe permanent blindness.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 失明
You can say '他因为事故失明了' (Tā yīnwèi shìgù shīmíngle), which means 'He became blind due to an accident.'
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