瞎 (xiā)

In Chinese, "瞎" can function as both an adjective and an adverb. As an adjective, it means "blind." As an adverb, it implies doing something "recklessly," "blindly," or "without a plan."

Basic Usage

Here are some common usages of "瞎":

• As an adjective meaning "blind": For example: 他是瞎子。(tā shì xiāzi.) - He is blind.
• As an adverb meaning "recklessly" or "blindly": For example: 他瞎说。(tā xiā shuō.) - He talks nonsense.
• Implying doing something without a plan: For example: 你不能瞎做。(nǐ bùnéng xiā zuò.) - You can't do things recklessly.

Examples

Here are some example sentences containing "瞎":

• 他瞎编了一个故事。(tā xiā biānle yīgè gùshì.) - He made up a story recklessly.
• 你别瞎担心。(nǐ bié xiā dānxīn.) - Don't worry blindly.
• 她在黑暗中瞎摸。(tā zài hēi'àn zhōng xiā mō.) - She was groping blindly in the dark.