"illiteracy" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 文盲

Definition

无法读写的能力。有时也指某一领域的无知。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

正式用词，常用于教育、社会或发展相关语境。常与“率”搭配使用（如“文盲率”），也可用于特定领域（如“数字文盲”）。

Examples

Illiteracy is a serious problem in many countries.

**文盲**在许多国家都是一个严重的问题。

The school works to reduce illiteracy in the community.

学校致力于减少社区的**文盲**。

High illiteracy rates affect economic growth.

高**文盲**率影响经济增长。

Fighting illiteracy is a key step toward breaking the cycle of poverty.

消除**文盲**是打破贫困循环的关键一步。

A lot of government programs target illiteracy among adults.

许多政府项目针对成年人中的**文盲**问题。

Digital illiteracy is becoming just as important as not being able to read or write.

数字**文盲**变得和不会读写一样重要。