Meanings of 忽视
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AI Study Notes for 忽视
忽略 (hūlüè) — use 忽视 when the neglect is more intentional or dismissive, while 忽略 suggests a more passive oversight.
Learners often confuse 忽视 with 忽略 (hūlüè), which also means to ignore but has a slightly different nuance. The tone is crucial: remember to stress the first syllable (hū) slightly more than the second (shì) to convey the correct meaning. Common collocations include 忽视问题 (ignore issues) or 忽视感受 (neglect feelings).
As an HSK Level 5 word, 忽视 connects well with other verbs like 注意 (zhùyì, to pay attention) and 关注 (guānzhù, to care about). Students should focus on using it in sentences to understand its context better, especially in contrast with those related terms.
Learners sometimes mix up 忽视 with 注意 (zhùyì), leading to sentences like '我忽视这个问题' (I ignore this issue) instead of '我注意这个问题' (I pay attention to this issue). Be careful to use 忽视 only when implying neglect.
Pronunciation of 忽视
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Component Characters
How to say to neglect in Chinese
“to neglect” in Chinese is忽视
The verb 忽视 (hūshì) means to neglect or ignore something or someone, often implying a lack of attention or consideration. It can be used in both personal and professional contexts, such as ignoring a friend's feelings or failing to pay attention to important details at work.
When to use 忽视
Learners often confuse 忽视 with 忽略 (hūlüè), which also means to ignore but has a slightly different nuance. The tone is crucial: remember to stress the first syllable (hū) slightly more than the second (shì) to convey the correct meaning. Common collocations include 忽视问题 (ignore issues) or 忽视感受 (neglect feelings).
忽视 or something close to it
忽略 (hūlüè) — use 忽视 when the neglect is more intentional or dismissive, while 忽略 suggests a more passive oversight.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes mix up 忽视 with 注意 (zhùyì), leading to sentences like '我忽视这个问题' (I ignore this issue) instead of '我注意这个问题' (I pay attention to this issue). Be careful to use 忽视 only when implying neglect.
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Grammar Patterns of 忽视
忽视 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. 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.
Complete the Sentence
对待教育问题，不宜____，要严肃对待，有错即改。
When dealing with education issues, one should not be neglectful — take them seriously and correct mistakes as soon as they arise.
Example Sentences for 忽视 (6)
Frequently Asked Questions about 忽视
Yes, it can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of the audience and setting.
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