Definition
愚昧无知 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) that describes someone or a group as deeply ignorant, lacking both knowledge and the ability to understand. It often carries a harsh, critical tone and is used to condemn stubborn backwardness or willful blindness, not just a simple lack of education. You will see it in formal writing, social commentary, and moral critiques.
f.e.
ignorant and benightedstupid and unenlightened
Examples
- ，愚昧无知。Zài xìnxī shídài, yú mèi wú zhī de rén hěn róngyì bèi yáoyán qīpiàn.In the information age, benighted people are easily deceived by rumors.
- 愚昧无知。Tā nà zhǒng yú mèi wú zhī de tàidu ràng zhěnggè tuánduì wúfǎ jìnbù.His ignorant and foolish attitude prevented the whole team from making progress.
- 愚昧无知。Zhèxiē luòhòu de xísú fǎnyìng le cūnmín de yú mèi wú zhī.These backward customs reflect the villagers' ignorance and benightedness.
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