Meaning
盲目 literally means 'blind eyes' but is used figuratively to describe actions or attitudes taken without careful thought, judgment, or understanding. It suggests doing something without proper consideration of consequences or reality, often following others without questioning.
Usage
盲目 carries a negative connotation and is frequently used to criticize hasty decisions or unthinking behavior. Common patterns include 盲目地 (blindly) as an adverb, and 盲目 + verb constructions like 盲目跟风 (blindly follow trends) or 盲目相信 (blindly believe). It's formal enough for written Chinese but also appears in everyday speech when expressing disapproval.
Examples
- 01我们不能盲目地相信网上的信息。.We cannot blindly believe information on the internet.
- 02年轻人不要盲目跟风，要有自己的判断。, .Young people shouldn't blindly follow trends; they should have their own judgment.
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Common collocations
- 盲目跟风blindly follow trends
- 盲目崇拜blind worship
- 盲目乐观blindly optimistic
- 盲目相信blindly believe
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 盲 (blind) and 目 (eye) to create a compound that literally means 'blind eye.' The figurative meaning of lacking insight or judgment naturally extends from the literal meaning of physical blindness.