(míng) - Míng — a historical character meaning to close & also used in ancient names.

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míng | 11 strokes | radical:

· míng

Míng — a historical character meaning to close the eyes;

also used in ancient names.

Míng — a historical character meaning to closealso used in ancient names.

Usage highlights

眳矇眳眩眳目

Synonyms

  • to close the eyes
  • to close

Antonyms

  • to open the eyes
  • to open

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 眳 appears in ancient texts (古文中出现眳字).
  • It was used in historical personal names (历史人名中用眳).
  • The term 眳矇 refers to unclear vision (眳矇指视力不清).

Collocations

  • míng méng(眳矇)
  • míng xuàn(眳眩)
  • míng mù(眳目)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 眳 is a rare character found primarily in classical Chinese texts.
  • It was occasionally used in personal names during certain historical periods.
  • The character carries connotations related to vision and perception in classical usage.

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