瞱 (yè) - To gaze intently & to look at with wide-open eyes

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瞱 · yè

To gaze intently;

to look at with wide-open eyes;

also used in names.

To gaze intentlyto look at with wide-open eyesalso used in names.

Usage highlights

To gaze intentlyWideTo stare fixedlyTo look carefullyTo gaze atTo peer

Synonyms

  • 视— to look, to regard
  • 看— to look, to see
  • 望— to gaze, to look into distance

Antonyms

  • 闭— to close (eyes)
  • 盲— blind

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stared intently at the painting (瞱视).
  • The child looked with wide eyes (瞱目).
  • She gazed at the stars (瞱望星空).

Collocations

  • To gaze intently(瞱视)
  • Wide-eyed look(瞱目)
  • To stare fixedly(瞱盯)
  • To look carefully(瞱察)
  • To gaze at(瞱望)
  • To peer(瞱窥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A relatively rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Often used in naming contexts to convey intensity of vision or deep observation.

FAQ