睞 (lài) - To look askance & to glance sideways
睞 · lài
To look askance;
to glance sideways;
to favor or show special regard to someone.
To look askanceto glance sidewaysto favor or show special regard to someone.
Usage highlights
To favor/show regardTo look askanceTo glance sidewaysTo cast a sidelong glanceTo look at with favorTo look at with admiration
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He gave me a sidelong glance (睞了一眼).
- The teacher showed special favor to the diligent student (青睞).
- She cast a sidelong glance at the newcomer (睞了一眼新來的人).
Collocations
- To favor/show regard(青睞)
- To look askance(睞視)
- To glance sideways(睞眼)
- To cast a sidelong glance(睞了一眼)
- To look at with favor(垂睞)
- To look at with admiration(顧睞)
Idioms
- To look at with favor(青眼有睞)
- To cast sidelong glances(左顧右睞)
Cultural background
FAQ- In classical Chinese literature, '睞' often describes subtle, meaningful glances that convey unspoken emotions or judgments.
- The term '青睞' (literally 'green glance') originates from historical anecdotes where a favorable look was metaphorically described as 'green' to indicate special favor or approval.