眥 (zì) - The corner of the eye & canthus

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zì ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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眥 · zì

The corner of the eye;

canthus;

eye socket;

to stare angrily.

The corner of the eyecanthuseye socket

Usage highlights

Inner canthusOuter canthusCanthusAngry glareCanthal regionCanthoplasty

Synonyms

  • 眼角— corner of the eye
  • 眼梢— outer corner of the eye

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The outer corner of the eye(外眥)
  • He glared with wide eyes(睚眥必報)
  • The inner canthus(內眥)
  • Eye socket inflammation(眥炎)

Collocations

  • Inner canthus(內眥)
  • Outer canthus(外眥)
  • Canthus(眼角眥)
  • Angry glare(眥裂)
  • Canthal region(眥部)
  • Canthoplasty(眥成形術)

Idioms

  • To be extremely angry, as if the corners of the eyes are splitting(目眥盡裂)
  • To seek revenge for the smallest grievance(睚眥必報)
  • To stare with angry eyes(裂眥嚼齒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the canthus is considered part of the eye system and is associated with specific meridians.
  • The character appears in literary descriptions of extreme anger, where someone's eyes are described as splitting at the corners.
  • In the idiom '睚眥必報', it represents the most minor offense or dirty look that someone would seek revenge for.

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