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忽视 (hūshì) - use 疏忽 (shūhū) when emphasizing carelessness or negligence, while 忽视 (hūshì) focuses more on the act of disregarding or failing to pay attention.
Be careful not to confuse 疏忽 with 忽视 (hūshì), which means to ignore outright. This word is more about unintentional neglect rather than willful disregard. It can be used in both formal reports and casual conversations, but ensure the tone matches the context.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 疏忽 is related to other words about attention and care, such as 注意 (zhùyì, to pay attention). Students should focus on using it in sentences that describe situations where care or attention is lacking.
Learners often confuse 疏忽 with 马虎 (mǎhǔ), which means careless or sloppy. For example, saying '我很疏忽' (I am very neglectful) may be incorrect if they mean to express general carelessness; it might be better to say '我很马虎'.
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How to say to neglect in Chinese
“to neglect” in Chinese is疏忽
疏忽 (shūhū) refers to the act of neglecting or overlooking something important, often resulting in careless mistakes. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe situations where attention to detail is lacking, leading to unintended consequences.
When to use 疏忽
Be careful not to confuse 疏忽 with 忽视 (hūshì), which means to ignore outright. This word is more about unintentional neglect rather than willful disregard. It can be used in both formal reports and casual conversations, but ensure the tone matches the context.
疏忽 or something close to it
忽视 (hūshì) - use 疏忽 (shūhū) when emphasizing carelessness or negligence, while 忽视 (hūshì) focuses more on the act of disregarding or failing to pay attention.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 疏忽 with 马虎 (mǎhǔ), which means careless or sloppy. For example, saying '我很疏忽' (I am very neglectful) may be incorrect if they mean to express general carelessness; it might be better to say '我很马虎'.
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Grammar Patterns of 疏忽
疏忽 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 4 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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某厂家由于____，制造并销售了一款刹车系统存在缺陷的汽车。
A manufacturer negligently made and marketed a car with defective brakes.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 疏忽
疏忽 refers to unintentional neglect or overlooking something, while 忽视 means to intentionally ignore or dismiss something.
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