眽 (mò) - To gaze intently & to look at with deep affection

眽Tone 4

mò ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

妙慕

眽 · mò

To gaze intently;

to look at with deep affection;

also used in the word 脈脈 (mòmò) meaning 'affectionately;

with tender feeling'.

To gaze intentlyto look at with deep affectionalso used in the word 脈脈 (mòmò) meaning

Usage highlights

Affectionate gazeSilent river flowLook with tender feelingDeep affectionGaze intentlySilent communication

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Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She gazed at him affectionately (脈脈含情).
  • The river flows silently (脈脈流水).
  • They looked at each other with deep feeling (含情脈脈).

Collocations

  • Affectionate gaze(脈脈含情)
  • Silent river flow(脈脈流水)
  • Look with tender feeling(含情脈脈)
  • Deep affection(情意脈脈)
  • Gaze intently(凝眽)
  • Silent communication(脈脈無言)

Idioms

  • Full of tender affection(含情脈脈)
  • Silent waters run deep(脈脈流水)
  • Affectionate glances(脈脈含情)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often appears in classical Chinese poetry to describe silent, deep affection between lovers.
  • The character combines the 'eye' radical with the 'pulse' component, suggesting seeing with emotional depth.
  • Used in literary contexts to convey unspoken feelings and subtle emotional connections.

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