睚 (yá) - The corner of the eye & a small grudge or resentment.

睚Tone 2

yá ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

睚 · yá

The corner of the eye;

a small grudge or resentment.

The corner of the eyea small grudge or resentment.

Usage highlights

Corner of the eyeMust repay the slightest grievanceGlaring angrilySmall resentmentMinor offenseEye socket

Synonyms

  • 眦— corner of the eye
  • 怨— resentment

Antonyms

  • 恩— favor, kindness
  • 恕— forgiveness, tolerance

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He glared at me from the corner of his eye (睚).
  • The character appears in the idiom '睚眦必报'.
  • In classical texts, 睚 refers to the outer corner of the eye (目睚).

Collocations

  • Corner of the eye(睚眦)
  • Must repay the slightest grievance(睚眦必报)
  • Glaring angrily(睚目)
  • Small resentment(睚怨)
  • Minor offense(睚嫌)
  • Eye socket(目睚)

Idioms

  • Repay the smallest grievance(睚眦必报)
  • Angry glare(睚眦之怒)
  • Minor resentment(睚眦之怨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, 睚眦 is one of the Nine Sons of the Dragon, known for its fierce and vengeful nature.
  • The character embodies the concept that even minor offenses should not be overlooked, reflecting the importance of face and honor.
  • Often used in legal and literary contexts to describe petty grievances that escalate into serious conflicts.

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