眑 (yǎo) - Deep and serene (of eyes) & tranquil gaze

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yǎo ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

眑 · yǎo

Deep and serene (of eyes);

tranquil gaze;

profound look.

Deep and serene (of eyes)tranquil gazeprofound look.

Usage highlights

Deep and serene eyesTranquil gazeProfound lookSerene eyesCalm and deep eyesQuiet gaze

Synonyms

  • 深— deep
  • 静— calm, quiet
  • 幽— serene, tranquil

Antonyms

  • 浅— shallow
  • 躁— restless, agitated

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her eyes were deep and serene (眑眑).
  • He gazed with tranquil eyes (眑然).
  • The painting captured the profound look in her eyes (目光眑眑).

Collocations

  • Deep and serene eyes(眑眑)
  • Tranquil gaze(眑然)
  • Profound look(目光眑眑)
  • Serene eyes(眑目)
  • Calm and deep eyes(深眑)
  • Quiet gaze(静眑)

Idioms

  • Deep and serene eyes(眑眑)
  • Gazing tranquilly(眑然视之)
  • Profound and calm gaze(目光眑眑)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature to describe deep, serene, or profound eyes.
  • Often associated with a calm, introspective, or wise demeanor.
  • Rare in modern usage, primarily found in poetic or literary contexts.

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