English–Chinese
“illiterate” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwén máng
Example
他不识字，是个文盲。tā bù shí zì shì gè wén máng
He cannot read or write; he is illiterate.
How to say “illiterate” in Chinese
“Illiterate” in Chinese is 文盲 (wén máng).
Someone cut off from the written world, unable to read or write without help.
Example sentences with 文盲
农村地区仍有很多文盲需要识字教育。nóng cūn dì qū réng yǒu hěn duō wén máng xū yào shí zì jiào yù
There are still many illiterate people in rural areas who need literacy education.
Tips for using 文盲
- A single unfamiliar character or difficult technical text does not make someone 文盲 (wénmáng, "illiterate"); the word points to a broad lack of reading and writing ability.