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忽视 (hūshì) - use 忽略 when emphasizing the act of overlooking something important, while 忽视 suggests a more passive disregard.
Be careful not to confuse 忽略 with 忽视 (hūshì), which also means to ignore but has a stronger connotation of intentional neglect. This word is used in both formal and informal contexts; however, it is more common in written language. Pay attention to the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 忽略 connects with advanced vocabulary around responsibility and attention. Students should focus on how it can be used in conjunction with other verbs like '注意' (zhùyì - to pay attention) and '关注' (guānzhù - to pay attention to) for more nuanced expressions.
Learners often confuse 忽略 with 忽视, leading to miscommunication about the level of disregard implied. For example, saying '我忽视了我的责任' (I ignored my responsibility) when they meant '我忽略了我的责任' (I overlooked my responsibility) changes the nuance significantly.
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How to say to neglect in Chinese
“to neglect” in Chinese is忽略
忽略 means to neglect, overlook, or ignore something important or relevant. It is often used in contexts where attention is needed but is not given, such as in discussions about responsibilities or details in a project.
When to use 忽略
Be careful not to confuse 忽略 with 忽视 (hūshì), which also means to ignore but has a stronger connotation of intentional neglect. This word is used in both formal and informal contexts; however, it is more common in written language. Pay attention to the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
忽略 or something close to it
忽视 (hūshì) - use 忽略 when emphasizing the act of overlooking something important, while 忽视 suggests a more passive disregard.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 忽略 with 忽视, leading to miscommunication about the level of disregard implied. For example, saying '我忽视了我的责任' (I ignored my responsibility) when they meant '我忽略了我的责任' (I overlooked my responsibility) changes the nuance significantly.
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Grammar Patterns of 忽略
忽略 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 3 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.
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看看这份失实的警方报告吧，它____或歪曲了关键的事实。
Look at the false police reports that omitted or misstated crucial facts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 忽略
忽略 generally means to overlook or neglect due to inattention, while 忽视 indicates a more willful disregard.
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