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March 24, 2026
盲máng(mang2)
The character 盲 (máng) primarily means 'blind' or 'sightless.' It can also refer to being shortsighted or lacking awareness in a broader context, such as being unperceptive about a situation. This term is often used both literally and metaphorically in various expressions.
Strokes8Radical目Frequency#9285DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of blindness extends beyond physical sight to include spiritual and moral blindness, often referenced in literature and philosophy. The term is frequently used in discussions about enlightenment and awareness.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person walking around with a blindfold (the character's shape resembles a person with eyes covered). The left part of the character (目) resembles eyes, while the right part (亡) suggests something lost or missing, symbolizing the loss of sight. This vivid image helps you remember that '盲' means 'blind.'
Meanings of 盲
máng(mang2)
1blind
2blind; shortsighted; unperceptive
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About 盲
盲Simplified
8Strokes
目Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#9285Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 盲
Quick Contrast
盲 (máng) vs 瞎 (xiā) — choose 盲 when referring to blindness in a broader or metaphorical context, while 瞎 specifically refers to physical blindness.
Usage Notes
Learners should be careful not to confuse 盲 (máng) with other words related to sight, such as 看 (kàn - to see). It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of its metaphorical uses in discussions about ignorance or lack of insight. Common collocations include 盲目 (mángmù - blindly) and 盲人 (mángrén - blind person).
HSK Study Tips
Although 盲 is not in the HSK list, it can be related to the HSK Level 3 vocabulary that deals with everyday situations, such as discussing health or emotions. Students should focus on the character's components and its usage in idiomatic expressions.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is using 盲 to describe someone who is simply not paying attention instead of being genuinely unaware. Instead of saying '他很盲' (Tā hěn máng - He is very blind), it is more appropriate to say '他不注意' (Tā bù zhùyì - He is not attentive).
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1The giveawayLosing 亡 one's sight 目; 亡 also provides the pronunciation
2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 盲?
Decomposition of 盲
IDS Structure⿱亡目
盲Full Character
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亡wang2
top
目mu4
bottom
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 盲?
How to say blind in Chinese
“blind” in Chinese is盲máng
The character 盲 (máng) primarily means 'blind' or 'sightless.' It can also refer to being shortsighted or lacking awareness in a broader context, such as being unperceptive about a situation. This term is often used both literally and metaphorically in various expressions.
When to use 盲
Learners should be careful not to confuse 盲 (máng) with other words related to sight, such as 看 (kàn - to see). It is generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of its metaphorical uses in discussions about ignorance or lack of insight. Common collocations include 盲目 (mángmù - blindly) and 盲人 (mángrén - blind person).
盲 or something close to it
盲 (máng) vs 瞎 (xiā) — choose 盲 when referring to blindness in a broader or metaphorical context, while 瞎 specifically refers to physical blindness.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is using 盲 to describe someone who is simply not paying attention instead of being genuinely unaware. Instead of saying '他很盲' (Tā hěn máng - He is very blind), it is more appropriate to say '他不注意' (Tā bù zhùyì - He is not attentive).
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盲
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Grammar Patterns of 盲
盲 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
数量不多但仍有相当一部分11岁孩子是文____。
A small but significant number of 11-year-olds are illiterate.
