瞵 (lín) - To gaze intently & to stare at
瞵 · lín
To gaze intently;
to stare at;
to look fixedly.
To gaze intentlyto stare atto look fixedly.
Usage highlights
Stare intentlyGaze fixedlyEagle's stareTiger's glareLook attentivelyWatch closely
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The eagle stared intently at its prey (鹰瞵其猎物).
- He gazed fixedly at the distant mountains (他瞵视着远山).
- The tiger's eyes glared fiercely (虎目瞵然).
- The cat stared at the moving mouse (猫瞵视着移动的老鼠).
Collocations
- Stare intently(瞵视)
- Gaze fixedly(瞵望)
- Eagle's stare(鹰瞵)
- Tiger's glare(虎瞵)
- Look attentively(瞵瞩)
- Watch closely(瞵伺)
Idioms
- Eyes glaring like a tiger, watching like an eagle(虎视鹰瞵)
- Staring fiercely, watching intently(瞵视眈眈)
- Looking around with sharp eyes(左顾右瞵)
Cultural background
FAQ- Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe the intense gaze of predators like eagles and tigers.
- Carries connotations of vigilance, intensity, and predatory observation.
- Appears in poetic contexts to depict powerful, focused observation.