Definition
死角 literally means 'dead angle' or 'blind spot' and is used both for physical spaces (like a zone you can't see in a mirror or a military position not covered by fire) and metaphorically for areas untouched by a movement, campaign, or activity (e.g., a political drive or cleaning effort). The figurative sense is common in Chinese news and official language.
n.
blind spotdead angle (military, traffic, photography)area untouched by a particular activity or campaign
Examples
- 死角。Kāichē shí yào tèbié zhùyì hòushìjìng de sǐ jiǎo.When driving, pay special attention to the blind spots in the rearview mirrors.
- 死角。Zhè cì ānquán dà jiǎnchá méiyǒu liúxià rènhé sǐ jiǎo.This comprehensive safety inspection left no corners untouched.
- 死角。Nà ge chéngshì de wèishēng zhìlǐ chèdǐ xiāomiè le jūmín qū de sǐ jiǎo.That city's sanitation management completely eliminated the dead zones in residential areas.
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