眝 (zhù) - To gaze into the distance & to look far ahead

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zhù ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

志

眝 · zhù

To gaze into the distance;

to look far ahead;

to stare intently.

To gaze into the distanceto look far aheadto stare intently.

Usage highlights

Gaze into the distanceLook far aheadStare intentlyGaze outDistant gazeGaze thoughtfully

Synonyms

  • 望— to gaze; to look into the distance
  • 眺— to gaze far; to look into the distance
  • 瞻— to look forward; to gaze at

Antonyms

  • 瞥— to glance; to take a quick look
  • 窥— to peep; to spy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stood on the hill, gazing into the distance (眝望远方).
  • The poem describes a woman gazing out, waiting for her love (眝目远眺).
  • The general looked far ahead, contemplating the battle (眝视战场).

Collocations

  • Gaze into the distance(眝望)
  • Look far ahead(眝目)
  • Stare intently(眝视)
  • Gaze out(眝眺)
  • Distant gaze(远眝)
  • Gaze thoughtfully(凝眝)

Idioms

  • (No common idioms found for this character)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character is composed of the 'eye' radical (目) and the phonetic component '宁', suggesting a state of focused, calm gazing.
  • It appears in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe a contemplative or longing gaze into the distance.
  • It is a relatively rare character in modern usage, primarily found in literary contexts.

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