矕 (mǎn) - To gaze at & to look intently

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mǎn ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

伦妙

矕 · mǎn

To gaze at;

to look intently;

to cover;

to oversee;

to be full of;

to overflow.

To gaze atto look intentlyto cover

Usage highlights

To gaze intentlyTo oversee and manageFull of tearsTo cover completelyTo look at from afarTo overflow with emotion

Synonyms

  • 看— to look, to see
  • 视— to look at, to regard
  • 观— to observe, to watch
  • 覆— to cover, to overturn
  • 满— full, filled

Antonyms

  • 闭— to close, to shut
  • 空— empty, void
  • 缺— lacking, deficient

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He gazed intently at the distant mountains (矕远山).
  • The moonlight covered the entire courtyard (月光矕满庭院).
  • Her eyes were full of tears (眼中矕泪).
  • The manager oversees all operations (经理矕管所有运作).

Collocations

  • To gaze intently(矕视)
  • To oversee and manage(矕管)
  • Full of tears(矕泪)
  • To cover completely(矕覆)
  • To look at from afar(矕远)
  • To overflow with emotion(矕情)

Idioms

  • To gaze at with wide eyes(瞪目矕视)
  • To oversee everything(总矕一切)
  • Eyes full of longing(目矕期盼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese literature with meanings related to intense observation or complete coverage.
  • In modern usage, it is considered a rare character and appears primarily in literary or specialized contexts.
  • The character combines the 'net' radical with 'man' (man), suggesting the meaning of 'covering with the eyes' or 'overseeing'.

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