眗 (jū) - To look downward & to gaze

眗Tone 1

jū ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

傑君

眗 · jū

To look downward;

to gaze;

to glance.

To look downwardto gazeto glance.

Usage highlights

To look downTo glance sidewaysDownward gazeTo peerTo observe from above

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 仰— to look upward

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He looked down at the valley (眗视山谷).
  • She glanced sideways (眗了一眼).
  • The eagle gazes downward from the cliff (鹰从悬崖上眗视).

Collocations

  • To look down(眗视)
  • To glance sideways(眗眄)
  • Downward gaze(下眗)
  • To peer(眗探)
  • To observe from above(俯眗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character in modern Chinese, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Associated with specific types of visual observation, particularly downward or sideways glances.

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