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迷信
míxìn
Description
迷信是指人们相信一些没有科学根据的事情，比如认为数字四不吉利。
"迷信" refers to people's belief in things without scientific basis, such as thinking the number four is unlucky.
很多老人还是很迷信，做事以前会看日子。
Many elderly people are still very superstitious and check the date before doing things.
Meanings
迷信míxìn
superstition; superstitious belief
这只是一种迷信，你不用害怕。
This is just a superstition; you don't need to be afraid.
迷信míxìn
to be superstitious; to blindly believe in
他很迷信，出门前要看运气。
He is very superstitious and checks his luck before going out.
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Notes
- Etymology
迷 (confused/lost) + 信 (believe) = to believe in a confused, groundless way.
- Nuance
can be a noun ('a superstition') or a verb/adjective ('to be superstitious').
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