Definition
忘 (wàng) is the basic, everyday verb for 'to forget' — it's the most common word in speech. 忘记 (wàngjì) is its two-syllable synonym, slightly more formal and often used in writing; both are fine for daily use. The other listed siblings (忽视, 忽略, 疏忽) mean 'to neglect/overlook' — a deliberate or careless failure to pay attention, not simple forgetting.
verb
to forget
Easily confused
- 忙mánglook-alikebusy (adjective)
- 往wǎngsound-alike(preposition) toward, in the direction of
- 网wǎngsound-alike(noun) net (physical)
- 望wàngsound-aliketo gaze into the distance, to look far away
- 旺wàngsound-alikeprosperous; thriving; vigorous (used for business, fire, plants, energy, etc.)
Examples
- 忘。Wǒ wàng le dài shū.I forgot to bring the book.
- 忘。Tā wàng le chī fàn.He forgot to eat.
- 忘。Nǐmen wàng le kàn diànyǐng.You forgot to watch the movie.
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