盯 (dīng) - to stare at & to gaze fixedly

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盯 · dīng

to stare at;

to gaze fixedly;

to keep a close watch on.

to stare atto gaze fixedlyto keep a close watch on.

Usage highlights

stare atstare fixedlykeep a close watchstare intentlymonitor closelydead stare

Synonyms

  • 注视— to gaze at; to look attentively
  • 凝视— to stare; to gaze fixedly

Antonyms

  • 忽略— to neglect; to overlook
  • 无视— to ignore; to disregard

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stared at the screen intently (盯着屏幕).
  • The cat is staring at the mouse (猫盯着老鼠).
  • The police are keeping a close watch on the suspect (警察盯着嫌疑人).

Collocations

  • stare at(盯着)
  • stare fixedly(盯住)
  • keep a close watch(盯紧)
  • stare intently(紧盯)
  • monitor closely(盯防)
  • dead stare(死盯)

Idioms

  • To stare at someone without blinking(目不转睛地盯着)
  • To keep a close watch on every move(盯紧一举一动)
  • To stare with a fierce gaze(虎视眈眈地盯着)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in contexts requiring vigilance or intense observation.
  • Common in security, surveillance, and competitive situations where close monitoring is needed.

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