眼 (yǎn) - Eye — the organ of sight & also refers to small holes, openings, or key

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眼 · yǎn

Eye — the organ of sight;

also refers to small holes, openings, or key points in various contexts.

Eye — the organ of sightalso refers to small holes, openings, or key

Usage highlights

EyeEyesightEyeballTearGlassesEye socket

Synonyms

  • 目— eye (more classical/literary)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She has beautiful eyes (眼睛).
  • He has sharp eyesight (眼力).
  • There's a needle eye (针眼) in this sewing kit.
  • This is the eye of the storm (风暴眼).

Collocations

  • Eye(眼睛)
  • Eyesight(眼力)
  • Eyeball(眼球)
  • Tear(眼泪)
  • Glasses(眼镜)
  • Eye socket(眼眶)

Idioms

  • Eyes wide open in astonishment(目瞪口呆)
  • Pleasing to the eye(赏心悦目)
  • An eyesore(眼中钉)
  • Keep one's eyes open(眼观六路)
  • Have an eye for talent(慧眼识珠)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese medicine, eyes are considered the windows to the liver and reflect overall health.
  • The character appears in many idioms expressing perception, judgment, and attention.
  • In Buddhism, the 'wisdom eye' represents spiritual insight and enlightenment.

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