瞎

• Pinyin: xiā
• Hanzi breakdown: 瞎 = 目 (eye) + 害 (phonetic, loss of sight)

Meaning

To be blind; blindly; recklessly. As an adverb, randomly, groundlessly, or without thinking.

Literally means losing eyesight, but colloquially describes doing things without basis, aimlessly, or carelessly. Often used to criticize thoughtless actions or unfounded claims.

Examples

1. 你别瞎说，事情根本不是这样的。 Don’t talk nonsense—the situation isn’t like that at all.
2. 他瞎忙了一整天却什么也没完成。 He stayed busy all day for nothing and didn’t finish a thing.
3. 不要瞎担心，一切都会好起来的。 Don’t worry for no reason—everything will be okay.

Usage Guide

Context: criticism, warnings, colloquial

Tone: dismissive

Do Say

• 别瞎猜了，等官方消息吧。(Stop guessing randomly, wait for the official announcement.)
• 你瞎花钱迟早会后悔的。(You will regret spending money recklessly sooner or later.)

Don't Say

• 他瞎地有智慧 — contradictory; 瞎 implies recklessness, not wisdom

Origin & History

瞎 = 目 (eye) + 害 (harm, phonetic)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal