illiteracy in Chinese
illiteracy in Chinese is 文盲 — illiteracy means the lack of ability to read or write.
illiteracy in Chinese
文盲
Pronounced: wén máng
(uncountable) The inability to read and write.
What does "illiteracy" mean?
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noun The lack of ability to read or write.
"Illiteracy is widespread in certain areas of the country."
- noun The proportion of a population who cannot read or write, usually expressed as a percentage.
- noun A word or expression seen as typical of someone who cannot read or write well.
- noun A lack of education or knowledge; the condition of being uneducated.
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- Illiteracy is widespread in certain areas of the country.
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What is "illiteracy" in Chinese?
"illiteracy" in Chinese is 文盲. illiteracy means: The lack of ability to read or write.
How do you pronounce 文盲?
"illiteracy" in Chinese is 文盲, pronounced "wén máng".
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