瞟 (piǎo) - To glance sideways & to cast a sidelong look
瞟 · piǎo
To glance sideways;
to cast a sidelong look;
to look askance.
To glance sidewaysto cast a sidelong lookto look askance.
Usage highlights
Sidelong glanceGlance sidewaysSteal a glanceCast a furtive lookGive a meaningful glanceLook askance
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He gave her a sidelong glance (瞟了她一眼).
- She glanced at the clock (瞟了一眼钟).
- He cast a meaningful look in my direction (朝我这边瞟了一眼).
- She shot him a quick, furtive glance (偷偷瞟了他一眼).
Collocations
- Sidelong glance(瞟一眼)
- Glance sideways(瞟向)
- Steal a glance(瞟见)
- Cast a furtive look(偷偷瞟)
- Give a meaningful glance(意味深长地瞟)
- Look askance(瞟视)
Idioms
- To glance sideways with disdain(不屑一瞟)
- To cast a meaningful sidelong look(意味深长地一瞟)
- To steal a glance at someone(偷偷瞟某人一眼)
Cultural background
FAQ- Often carries connotations of subtle, indirect observation rather than direct eye contact.
- Frequently used in literary contexts to describe flirtatious, suspicious, or disdainful glances.
- Implies a brief, often meaningful look that conveys more than just visual attention.