Neglect in Chinese
to neglect · HSK 5
忽视
- 忽 suddenly
- 视 to look at
不要忽视自己的健康。 Don't neglect your own health.
Other ways to say neglect
More words with 忽 or 视
How do you say neglect in Chinese?
Neglect in Chinese is 忽视 (hū shì). You can also say 忽略 (hū lüè).
Which word should I use?
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