盺 (xīn) - bright eyes & clear-sighted

盺Tone 1

xīn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

盺 · xīn

bright eyes;

clear-sighted;

to look at with pleasure

bright eyesclear-sightedto look at with pleasure

Usage highlights

bright eyesclearto gaze with pleasuresharp gazeradiant eyesto look attentively

Synonyms

  • 明— bright, clear
  • 亮— bright, shining
  • 炯— bright-eyed

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her eyes are bright and clear (眼睛盺明).
  • He looked at the scenery with pleasure (盺赏风景).
  • The child's gaze was sharp and alert (目光盺利).

Collocations

  • bright eyes(盺目)
  • clear-sighted(盺明)
  • to gaze with pleasure(盺赏)
  • sharp gaze(盺利)
  • radiant eyes(盺亮)
  • to look attentively(盺视)

Idioms

  • Eyes bright as stars(目若盺星)
  • Clear-eyed and sharp-eared(盺目明耳)
  • Bright eyes and white teeth(盺眸皓齿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 盺 combines the 'eye' radical (目) with the phonetic component 斤, suggesting a sharp or clear quality of vision.
  • In traditional Chinese physiognomy, bright and clear eyes (盺) were considered a sign of intelligence and good character.
  • This character appears in classical texts describing beautiful or perceptive eyes, though it is relatively rare in modern usage.

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