ignorant; unenlightened
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesadjective
lacking knowledge; ignorant
Describes a person or their actions characterized by a lack of understanding or education. Can be used neutrally or pejoratively depending on context.
Tā他
duì对
zhè这
ge个
lǐng领
yù域
fēi非
cháng常
wú无
zhī知
。
He is very ignorant about this field.
Nián年
yòu幼
wú无
zhī知
，
nán难
miǎn免
huì会
fàn犯
cuò错
。
Being young and ignorant, it's hard to avoid making mistakes.
adjective
unreasonable; lacking common sense
Emphasizes a lack of judgment, wisdom, or the ability to grasp basic social or moral principles, often implying foolishness.
Tā他
de的
nà那
xiē些
wú无
zhī知
wàng妄
shuō说
，
bù不
zhí值
dé得
fǎn反
bó驳
。
His ignorant and groundless statements are not worth refuting.
Bù不
yào要
yīn因
wèi为
wú无
zhī知
ér而
zuò做
chū出
chōng冲
dòng动
de的
jué决
dìng定
。
Don't make impulsive decisions out of ignorance.
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Duì对
wén文
huà化
chā差
yì异
de的
wú无
zhī知
kě可
néng能
dǎo导
zhì致
mào冒
fàn犯
。
Ignorance of cultural differences can lead to offense.