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March 24, 2026
盲目mángmù(mang2mu4)
盲目 (mángmù) refers to being blind or lacking insight, both literally and figuratively. It is commonly used to describe actions or beliefs that are taken without understanding or awareness, often leading to misguided decisions. The term conveys a sense of ignorance or uncritical acceptance of ideas.
Strokes13Frequency#8392DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the term 盲目 is often used in discussions about social movements or trends, highlighting the importance of critical thinking and awareness in a rapidly changing society. It can also connect to traditional teachings that emphasize wisdom and discernment.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person with blindfolds (盲) over their eyes, stumbling around and making decisions without seeing the reality (目). The sound 'máng' can remind you of 'mangy', which describes something neglected, just as ignorance neglects understanding.
Meanings of 盲目
mángmù(mang2mu4)
1blind
2blindly
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About 盲目
盲目Simplified
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名形词xíngróngcíadj-noun (adj.-n.)Part of Speech
#8392Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
盲目 (mángmù) vs 无知 (wúzhī): use 盲目 for actions taken without insight, while 无知 emphasizes a lack of knowledge or awareness.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person with blindfolds (盲) over their eyes, stumbling around and making decisions without seeing the reality (目). The sound 'máng' can remind you of 'mangy', which describes something neglected, just as ignorance neglects understanding.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 盲目 with similar terms that imply awareness or understanding. It is typically used in informal contexts but can also appear in formal discussions about ignorance in society. Common collocations include 盲目追随 (blindly follow) and 盲目乐观 (blind optimism).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 盲目 connects with other advanced vocabulary about perception and understanding. Focus on using it in sentences where you describe actions taken without thought or criticism, as this deepens comprehension of both the word and related concepts.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the term 盲目 is often used in discussions about social movements or trends, highlighting the importance of critical thinking and awareness in a rapidly changing society. It can also connect to traditional teachings that emphasize wisdom and discernment.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misinterpret 盲目 as simply 'blind' without the nuance of ignorance. For example, saying '他是盲目的人' (Tā shì mángmù de rén - 'He is a blind person') is incorrect; it should be used in contexts implying ignorance, such as '他对这个决定是盲目的' (Tā duì zhège juédìng shì mángmù de - 'He is blind to this decision').
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Grammar Patterns of 盲目
盲目 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 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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他们对她的喜爱不久就发展到了____崇拜的地步。
Their affection for her soon increased almost to idolatry.
Example Sentences for 盲目 (10)
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他们对她的喜爱不久就发展到了盲目崇拜的地步。
tā mén duì tā de xǐ ài bù jiǔ jiù fā zhǎn dào le máng mù chóng bài de dì bù。
Their affection for her soon increased almost to idolatry.
2
伊娃对他的盲目信任让他感到宽慰。
yī wá duì tā de máng mù xìn rèn ràng tā gǎn dào kuān wèi。
He found comfort in Eva's blind faith in him.
3
只有盲目的笨鹅才会去听狐狸讲道.
zhī yǒu máng mù de bèn é cái huì qù tīng hú lí jiǎng dào.
It is a blind silly gooes that comes to the fox's sermon.
4
在追求成功的过程中，他常常表现出盲目的乐观，忽视了实际的困难。
Zài zhuīqiú chénggōng de guòchéng zhōng, tā chángcháng biǎoxiàn chū mángmù de lèguān, hūshì le shíjì de kùnnán.
In the pursuit of success, he often shows blind optimism, ignoring the actual difficulties.
5
盲目地相信广告宣传可能会导致不必要的消费。
Mángmù de xiāngxìn guǎnggào xuānchuán kěnéng huì dǎozhì bù bìyào de xiāofèi.
Blindly believing in advertising can lead to unnecessary spending.
6
在没有充分调查的情况下，盲目决策往往会带来不可预见的后果。
Zài méiyǒu chōngfèn diàochá de qíngkuàng xià, mángmù juécè wǎngwǎng huì dài lái bùkě yùjiàn de hòuguǒ.
Making blind decisions without thorough investigation often leads to unforeseen consequences.
7
他对时尚的盲目追求使他忽略了经济状况的实际需要。
Tā duì shíshàng de mángmù zhuīqiú shǐ tā hūlüè le jīngjì zhuàngkuàng de shíjì xūyào.
His blind pursuit of fashion made him overlook the actual needs of his financial situation.
8
许多人在股市中由于盲目的乐观而面临重大损失。
Xǔduō rén zài gǔshì zhōng yóuyú mángmù de lèguān ér miànlín zhòngdà sǔnshī.
Many people face significant losses in the stock market due to blind optimism.
9
在科学研究中，盲目地忽视反对证据是非常危险的。
Zài kēxué yánjiū zhōng, mángmù de hūshì fǎnduì zhèngjù shì fēicháng wēixiǎn de.
In scientific research, blindly ignoring contradictory evidence is extremely dangerous.
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在投资方面，盲目跟风可能导致巨大的损失。
Zài tóuzī fāngmiàn, mángmù gēnfēng kěnéng dǎozhì jùdà de sǔnshī.
In terms of investment, blindly following trends can lead to significant losses.
Cultural Notes for 盲目
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the term 盲目 is often used in discussions about social movements or trends, highlighting the importance of critical thinking and awareness in a rapidly changing society. It can also connect to traditional teachings that emphasize wisdom and discernment.
Frequently Asked Questions about 盲目
The opposite of 盲目 is 清醒 (qīngxǐng), which means 'clear-headed' or 'sober-minded', indicating awareness and understanding.
No, 盲目 generally has a negative connotation, suggesting ignorance or lack of insight.
You can say '他对这个问题的看法很盲目' (Tā duì zhège wèntí de kànfǎ hěn mángmù), meaning 'His view on this issue is very blind/ignorant'.
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