眛 (mèi) - dim-sighted & unclear vision

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眛 · mèi

dim-sighted;

unclear vision;

obscure;

to fail to understand or recognize

dim-sightedunclear visionobscure

Usage highlights

dimfail to recognizeobscure textignorant of factsdark and unclearconfused vision

Synonyms

  • 盲— blind
  • 暗— dark, unclear
  • 昏— dizzy, confused

Antonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 晰— clear, distinct
  • 亮— bright, shining

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His vision was dim (目眛).
  • I failed to recognize the opportunity (眛于机会).
  • The ancient text was obscure (文辞幽眛).
  • He was ignorant of the facts (事实不明而眛).

Collocations

  • dim-sighted(目眛)
  • fail to recognize(眛于)
  • obscure text(文辞幽眛)
  • ignorant of facts(事实不明而眛)
  • dark and unclear(幽眛)
  • confused vision(视眛)

Idioms

  • To be blind to what is right(眛于大理)
  • To fail to recognize someone's kindness(眛于恩情)
  • To be ignorant of the situation(眛于时势)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to poor eyesight or visual impairment in classical Chinese medical texts.
  • Extended meaning of moral or intellectual blindness - failing to recognize truth or virtue.
  • Often used in classical literature to describe characters who lack insight or understanding.

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