lack discernment; be blind to the truth
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
to have eyes but no pupils; lacking discernment; blind to the obvious
derogatoryCommonly used as a self-deprecating expression or to criticize someone for failing to recognize talent, value, or obvious facts. Often carries a tone of regret or apology.
Wǒ我
zhēn真
shì是
yǒu有
yǎn眼
wú无
zhū珠
，
jū居
rán然
méi没
rèn认
chū出
nín您
lái来
。
I truly had eyes but failed to see; I actually didn't recognize you.
Tā他
yǒu有
yǎn眼
wú无
zhū珠
，
kàn看
bù不
chū出
zhè这
fú幅
huà画
shì是
zhēn真
zhèng正
de的
gǔ古
dǒng董
。
He lacks discernment and couldn't tell that this painting is a genuine antique.
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Shì是
wǒ我
yǒu有
yǎn眼
wú无
zhū珠
，
cuò错
guài怪
le了
hǎo好
rén人
，
qǐng请
nín您
yuán原
liàng谅
。
I was blind to the truth and wrongly blamed a good person; please forgive me.
Lǎo老
bǎn板
yǒu有
yǎn眼
wú无
zhū珠
，
bǎ把
zhēn真
zhèng正
de的
rén人
cái才
dōu都
gěi给
bī逼
zǒu走
le了
。
The boss failed to recognize talent and drove away all the truly capable people.