眐 (zhēng) - To stare blankly or in a daze & to gaze fixedly without focus.

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丈志

眐 · zhēng

To stare blankly or in a daze;

to gaze fixedly without focus.

To stare blankly or in a dazeto gaze fixedly without focus.

Usage highlights

Stare blanklyGaze in a dazeLook fixedlyBlank stareDazed expressionStare vacantly

Synonyms

  • 瞪— to stare angrily or wide-eyed
  • 凝视— to gaze fixedly
  • 呆视— to stare blankly

Antonyms

  • 闭— to close (eyes)
  • 瞥— to glance briefly

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stared blankly out the window (眐视窗外).
  • She stood there in a daze (站在那里眐眐地).
  • The child gazed fixedly at the toy (孩子眐眐地看着玩具).

Collocations

  • Stare blankly(眐视)
  • Gaze in a daze(眐眐)
  • Look fixedly(眐望)
  • Blank stare(眐目)
  • Dazed expression(眐容)
  • Stare vacantly(眐然)

Idioms

  • To stare blankly without focus(眐眐而视)
  • With a dazed and confused look(眐然若失)
  • To gaze fixedly in confusion(眐目结舌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A relatively rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical or literary contexts.
  • Often describes a state of mental distraction, confusion, or being lost in thought.
  • Used to depict characters in literature who are stunned, bewildered, or deep in contemplation.

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