衆しゅう盲もう

noun

the blind masses; the ignorant masses

Figurative use: the general public seen as lacking insight or enlightenment. Rare term; often used in critical or philosophical contexts. Compare 群盲.

See also: 群盲

• 衆しゅう盲もうを導みちびくのは容よう易いではない。

  It is not easy to lead the blind masses.

noun

many blind people

Original literal meaning: a crowd of blind individuals. Now very rare; the figurative sense is more common.

• 古ふるい文ぶん献けんでは、衆しゅう盲もうが象ぞうを評ひょうする話はなしがよく引いん用ようされる。

  In old texts, the story of many blind people discussing an elephant is often cited.