眦 (zì) - Canthus — the corner of the eye where & also refers to glaring angrily.

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zì ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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眦 · zì

Canthus — the corner of the eye where the upper and lower eyelids meet;

also refers to glaring angrily.

Canthus — the corner of the eye wherealso refers to glaring angrily.

Usage highlights

Inner canthusOuter canthusAngry glareCanthoplastyCanthotomyBloodshot eyes

Synonyms

  • 眼角— corner of the eye (more common term)
  • 目角— eye corner (literary)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The outer canthus of the eye (外眦) is more prone to wrinkles.
  • He glared with angry eyes (眦目欲裂).
  • The inner canthus (内眦) contains the tear duct opening.
  • Canthoplasty (眦成形术) is a surgical procedure on the eye corner.

Collocations

  • Inner canthus(内眦)
  • Outer canthus(外眦)
  • Angry glare(眦裂)
  • Canthoplasty(眦成形术)
  • Canthotomy(眦切开术)
  • Bloodshot eyes(目眦尽裂)

Idioms

  • Eyes glaring with rage(目眦尽裂)
  • Glaring angrily at someone(眦睚必报)
  • Bursting with anger(发指眦裂)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, the canthus is considered a diagnostic area reflecting liver and gallbladder health.
  • The character appears in literary descriptions of extreme anger or fury, emphasizing facial expressions.
  • In Buddhist art, the 'canthus' feature is sometimes exaggerated in guardian figures to convey ferocity.

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