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视而不见 (shì ér bù jiàn)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To look at something but not see it; to ignore or disregard something obvious.

Definition (中文解释)

指不注意,不重视,睁着眼却没看见。也指不理睬,看见了当作没看见。

Derivation (典故出处)

《礼记·大学》心不在焉,视而不见,听而不闻,食而不知其味。”

Example (造句示例)

He was so absorbed in his phone that he was totally oblivious to his friend waving at him.