眸 (móu) - Pupil (of the eye) & eye

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móu ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

妙慕

眸 · móu

Pupil (of the eye);

eye;

to look at.

Pupil (of the eye)eyeto look at.

Usage highlights

Pupil of the eyeBright eyesDeepBeautiful eyesEye contactClear eyes

Synonyms

  • 眼— eye (more general term)
  • 目— eye (more formal/literary)
  • 瞳— pupil (specifically)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her pupils are very dark (眸子).
  • He gazed with deep eyes (深眸).
  • The cat's eyes shone in the dark (猫眸).
  • A single glance can convey deep meaning (明眸一瞥).

Collocations

  • Pupil of the eye(眸子)
  • Bright eyes(明眸)
  • Deep-set eyes(深眸)
  • Beautiful eyes(眸美)
  • Eye contact(眸交)
  • Clear eyes(清眸)

Idioms

  • Bright eyes and white teeth(明眸皓齿)
  • Bright eyes and charming smile(明眸善睐)
  • One glance can overthrow a city(回眸一笑百媚生)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In classical Chinese poetry and literature, '眸' is often used to describe beautiful and expressive eyes, particularly of women.
  • The character carries connotations of depth, clarity, and emotional expression through the eyes.
  • It appears frequently in descriptions of feminine beauty in traditional texts.

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