睑 (jiǎn) - Eyelid — the fold of skin that covers

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jiǎn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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睑 · jiǎn

Eyelid — the fold of skin that covers the eye when closed.

Eyelid — the fold of skin that covers

Usage highlights

EyelidUpper eyelidLower eyelidDouble eyelidEyelid surgeryEyelid twitching

Synonyms

  • 眼皮— eyelid (more common colloquial term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The doctor examined her eyelid (眼睑).
  • He has double eyelids (双眼睑).
  • Upper eyelid surgery is called blepharoplasty (眼睑成形术).
  • Eyelid twitching can be annoying (眼睑抽搐).

Collocations

  • Eyelid(眼睑)
  • Upper eyelid(上眼睑)
  • Lower eyelid(下眼睑)
  • Double eyelid(双眼睑)
  • Eyelid surgery(眼睑手术)
  • Eyelid twitching(眼睑跳动)

Idioms

  • None specifically featuring this character alone

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in medical and anatomical contexts related to the eye.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, eyelid conditions may be diagnosed as related to spleen or liver imbalances.
  • Double eyelid surgery is a common cosmetic procedure in some East Asian countries.

FAQ