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文盲
wénmáng
Description
文盲就是不会读书写字的人。
A 文盲 is a person who cannot read or write.
以前很多人是文盲，因为他们没有钱上学。
Many people used to be 文盲 because they couldn't afford to go to school.
Meanings
文盲wénmáng
an illiterate person; illiteracy
他小时候没上学，现在是文盲。
He didn't go to school as a child and is now illiterate.
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Notes
- Etymology
文 (writing) + 盲 (blind) — literally 'blind to writing'.
- Nuance
can extend figuratively, e.g. 电脑文盲 'computer-illiterate person'.
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