Meanings of 瞽
By ear
Play it, then pick what 瞽 means.
About 瞽
Podcast: 瞽
Podcast: 瞽
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 瞽
Be careful not to confuse 瞽 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. This term is more formal and might not be used in everyday conversations. Common collocations include 瞽者 (blind person) and 瞽音 (blind music).
Although 瞽 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it can connect to HSK Level 5 words related to perception and understanding. Students should focus on related terms like 视 (to see) and 聋 (deaf) to understand contrasts in sensory abilities.
Learners often confuse 瞽 with 盲 (máng), which is more commonly used for 'blind.' For example, saying 瞽人 (gǔ rén) instead of 盲人 (máng rén) can lead to confusion.
Pronunciation of 瞽
Drill the tone of 瞽, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 瞽 to you
Let me explain 瞽 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 瞽 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
How well do you know 瞽?
Learning Lab
Knowing 瞽 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Etymology of 瞽
eye
Origin
瞽 = 目 + 鼓. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 瞽
Parts
Which of these is part of 瞽?
How to say blind, stupid; a blind musician in Chinese
“blind, stupid; a blind musician” in Chinese is瞽
The character 瞽 (gǔ) primarily refers to being blind or lacking sight. It can also carry the connotation of being undiscerning or foolish in one's judgments. This term is often used in literary contexts or discussions about music, particularly in reference to blind musicians who are skilled despite their visual impairment.
When to use 瞽
Be careful not to confuse 瞽 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. This term is more formal and might not be used in everyday conversations. Common collocations include 瞽者 (blind person) and 瞽音 (blind music).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 瞽 with 盲 (máng), which is more commonly used for 'blind.' For example, saying 瞽人 (gǔ rén) instead of 盲人 (máng rén) can lead to confusion.
Write 瞽
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 瞽 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 瞽?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
Word Family of 瞽
Frequently asked questions about 瞽
Synonyms include 盲 (máng), which also means blind, but can be used more broadly.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 瞽?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.