瞳 (tóng) - Pupil — the central aperture of the eye & also refers to the pupil of the eye

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Pupil — the central aperture of the eye;

also refers to the pupil of the eye specifically.

Pupil — the central aperture of the eyealso refers to the pupil of the eye

Usage highlights

Pupil of the eyeDilated pupilsConstricted pupilsPupillary reflexDouble pupilRed pupil

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The doctor examined her pupils (瞳孔).
  • His pupils dilated in the dark (瞳孔放大).
  • The optometrist checked for pupillary reflex (瞳孔反射).
  • The cat's vertical pupils (猫的竖瞳) are adapted for hunting.

Collocations

  • Pupil of the eye(瞳孔)
  • Dilated pupils(瞳孔放大)
  • Constricted pupils(瞳孔缩小)
  • Pupillary reflex(瞳孔反射)
  • Double pupil(双瞳)
  • Red pupil(赤瞳)

Idioms

  • The pupil is the window to the soul(瞳为心窗)
  • Dragon's pupil and phoenix's marrow(龙瞳凤髓)
  • Eyes with double pupils(重瞳之目)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese physiognomy, unusual pupils (like double pupils) were sometimes associated with legendary figures or extraordinary destiny.
  • The character appears in literary descriptions of beautiful or remarkable eyes.
  • Pupils are metaphorically considered 'windows to the soul' in Chinese culture as well.

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