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被忽视
bèi hūshì
to be overlooked
许多孩子在家庭中被忽视。
Many children are overlooked in their families.
neutral
to be overlooked or neglected
这个问题被忽视了好几年。
This problem has been overlooked for years.
弱势群体容易被社会忽视。
Vulnerable groups are easily overlooked by society.
Often used in passive constructions with 被 (bèi) to indicate someone/something is being neglected.
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Pro Tip
Passive Construction
Remember that 被忽视 follows the passive structure: [subject] + 被 + [agent] + 忽视. If the agent is omitted, it implies the neglect is general or unspecified (e.g., '这个孩子被忽视' = 'This child is being neglected').
Gold Rule
Contextual Meaning
被忽视 implies a lack of attention or care over time, while 被忽略 (to be ignored) suggests a more deliberate act of overlooking. Choose based on whether the neglect is intentional or passive.
Word Origin
被 (bèi) = passive marker; 忽视 (hūshì) = to neglect, from 忽 (to neglect) + 视 (to look). The compound emphasizes the passive nature of being neglected.
Usage Notes
Common in formal and informal contexts to describe situations where someone or something fails to receive proper attention or care. Often used in social, psychological, or organizational discussions.
Word Breakdown
被
passive marker indicating the subject receives the action
prefix忽视
to neglect, from 忽 (to neglect) + 视 (to look)
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