矘 (tǎng) - To stare blankly & to glare

矘Tone 3

tǎng ｜ 25 strokes ｜ radical:

檀婷

矘 · tǎng

To stare blankly;

to glare;

to look at with a vacant or fierce expression.

To stare blanklyto glareto look at with a vacant or fierce

Usage highlights

Stare blanklyGlare angrilyVacant stareLook with wide eyesDull gaze

Synonyms

  • 瞪— to stare; to glare
  • 瞠— to stare at

Antonyms

  • 瞥— to glance
  • 眯— to narrow one's eyes

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He stared blankly into the distance (目矘远方).
  • The angry man glared at the intruder (怒目矘视).
  • She had a vacant look in her eyes (目光矘然).

Collocations

  • Stare blankly(目矘)
  • Glare angrily(怒矘)
  • Vacant stare(矘视)
  • Look with wide eyes(矘目)
  • Dull gaze(目光矘然)

Idioms

  • To stare with wide, unseeing eyes(目矘心骇)
  • A fierce, glaring expression(矘目叱之)
  • A vacant, bewildered gaze(矘然若失)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is rare in modern usage and is primarily found in classical or literary contexts.
  • It often describes an intense, sometimes unsettling, way of looking—either fiercely angry or completely vacant.
  • The character's composition with the 'eye' radical (目) directly relates to its meaning of looking or staring.

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