睸 (mèi) - To close the eyes & to squint

睸Tone 4

mèi ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

睸 · mèi

To close the eyes;

to squint;

to narrow one's eyes.

To close the eyesto squintto narrow one's eyes.

Usage highlights

Squint eyesClose eyesSquintingNarrow eyes

Synonyms

  • 眯— to narrow one's eyes; to squint
  • 闭— to close

Antonyms

  • 睁— to open one's eyes

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She squinted in the bright sunlight (睸着眼睛).
  • He closed his eyes to rest (睸目养神).
  • The cat narrowed its eyes sleepily (猫睸着眼睛).

Collocations

  • Squint eyes(睸眼)
  • Close eyes(睸目)
  • Squinting(睸着)
  • Narrow eyes(睸起眼睛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A relatively rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical or literary contexts.
  • The character combines the 'eye' radical (目) with the phonetic component 眉 (méi, eyebrow), suggesting a connection to eye-related actions.

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