(zhǒu) - To look deeply or intently & to gaze with profound attention.

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zhǒu | 13 strokes | radical:

· zhǒu

To look deeply or intently;

to gaze with profound attention.

To look deeply or intentlyto gaze with profound attention.

Usage highlights

Deep gazeLook intentlyGaze profoundlyStare deeplyExamine carefully

Synonyms

  • to look
  • to look at
  • to gaze
  • to observe

Antonyms

  • to close (eyes)
  • to close eyes

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He gazed deeply into her eyes (睭睭地看着).
  • The scholar examined the ancient text with profound attention (睭视古籍).
  • She looked intently at the distant mountains (睭望远山).

Collocations

  • Deep gaze(睭睭)
  • Look intently(睭视)
  • Gaze profoundly(睭望)
  • Stare deeply(睭看)
  • Examine carefully(睭察)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Associated with deep observation and careful examination in literary contexts.

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