Meaning and Usage
"埋没" literally means "to bury" or "to be buried". It is often used to describe something being physically covered or metaphorically overshadowed or overlooked.
Common Contexts
- Physical burial or covering, such as ruins or objects buried under earth or sand.
- Figurative use to describe talents, ideas, or traditions that are neglected or forgotten.
Collocations and Patterns
- 被埋没 (bèi mái mò): passive form meaning "to be buried" or "to be overlooked".
- 埋没人才 (mái mò réncái): to bury or overlook talented people.
- 埋没历史 (mái mò lìshǐ): to let history be forgotten or buried.
Usage Notes
"埋没" often carries a slightly negative connotation when used figuratively, implying loss or neglect. It is more formal and literary than everyday words like "藏" (to hide) or "忘记" (to forget). Avoid confusing it with "没" alone, which negates actions or states.