矖 (xǐ) - To gaze into the distance with wide-open eyes & to stare intently.

矖Tone 3

xǐ ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

矖 · xǐ

To gaze into the distance with wide-open eyes;

to stare intently.

To gaze into the distance with wide-open eyesto stare intently.

Usage highlights

gaze into the distancestare intentlyeagle's gazedistant gazewidelook far ahead

Synonyms

  • 望— to look into the distance
  • 眺— to gaze far
  • 睨— to look askance

Antonyms

  • 闭— to close (eyes)
  • 瞑— to close eyes

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stood on the cliff, gazing far into the distance (矖目远望).
  • The eagle stared intently at its prey (鹰矖猎物).
  • She opened her eyes wide to see clearly (矖目而视).

Collocations

  • gaze into the distance(矖目远望)
  • stare intently(矖目而视)
  • eagle's gaze(鹰矖)
  • distant gaze(远矖)
  • wide-eyed stare(矖视)
  • look far ahead(矖望)

Idioms

  • Gazing into the distance with wide eyes(矖目远望)
  • Staring intently without blinking(矖目不瞬)
  • Looking far ahead with keen vision(高瞻远矖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing intense observation or distant gazing.
  • Often used in literary contexts to depict eagles or other sharp-sighted creatures watching prey.
  • Represents the concept of keen vision and far-sightedness in Chinese literary tradition.

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