眵 (chī) - Eye discharge & gum or rheum that collects in the corners

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Eye discharge;

gum or rheum that collects in the corners of the eyes, especially during sleep.

Eye dischargegum or rheum that collects in the corners

Usage highlights

Eye dischargeEye gumSleep in the eyesSticky eyesEye mucusMorning eye crust

Synonyms

  • 目糊— eye gum, sleep in eyes
  • 眼屎— eye discharge (colloquial)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He had eye discharge in the morning (眼眵).
  • The child's eyes were sticky with sleep (眼眵).
  • Eye gum can be a symptom of conjunctivitis (眼眵).

Collocations

  • Eye discharge(眼眵)
  • Eye gum(目眵)
  • Sleep in the eyes(睡眵)
  • Sticky eyes(粘眵)
  • Eye mucus(眼眵)
  • Morning eye crust(晨眵)

Idioms

  • Eyes blurred with discharge(眵目糊眼)
  • Blinking away eye gum(挤眉弄眵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, excessive eye discharge may indicate internal heat or dampness.
  • Considered a normal physiological phenomenon, though excessive amounts may signal eye conditions.
  • Often mentioned in folk descriptions of poor health or lack of hygiene.

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