瞪 (dèng) - To stare & to glare

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dèng ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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瞪 · dèng

To stare;

to glare;

to open one's eyes wide;

to look at someone or something with anger, surprise, or intensity.

To stareto glareto open one's eyes wide

Usage highlights

Stare angrilyGlare at someoneStare in shockWideStare blanklyStare fiercely

Synonyms

  • 盯— to stare fixedly
  • 凝视— to gaze intently
  • 注视— to look attentively

Antonyms

  • 瞥— to glance
  • 闭眼— to close one's eyes

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stared angrily at the mistake (瞪着眼).
  • She glared at him in disbelief (瞪了他一眼).
  • The child stared wide-eyed at the toy (瞪大眼睛看着玩具).

Collocations

  • Stare angrily(瞪眼)
  • Glare at someone(瞪某人)
  • Stare in shock(目瞪口呆)
  • Wide-eyed(瞪大眼睛)
  • Stare blankly(干瞪眼)
  • Stare fiercely(怒瞪)

Idioms

  • Stunned and speechless(目瞪口呆)
  • Staring helplessly(干瞪眼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 瞪 is often associated with strong, visible emotions, particularly anger, surprise, or shock.
  • In Chinese body language, 'staring' (瞪) is considered a direct and sometimes confrontational act.
  • The idiom '目瞪口呆' vividly depicts a state of being utterly stunned or dumbfounded.

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