聛 (bǐ) - To look sideways & to look askance
聛 · bǐ
To look sideways;
to look askance;
to glance obliquely.
To look sidewaysto look askanceto glance obliquely.
Usage highlights
To glance sidewaysTo look askanceSideways glanceTo peek obliquelyTo observe from the side
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He glanced sideways at the newcomer (聛了一眼).
- She gave him an oblique look (聛视).
- The child peeked sideways from behind the door (从门后聛看).
Collocations
- To glance sideways(聛视)
- To look askance(聛睨)
- Sideways glance(聛目)
- To peek obliquely(聛窥)
- To observe from the side(聛察)
Idioms
- To look askance with disdain(聛睨一切)
- Looking sideways arrogantly(傲然聛视)
Cultural background
FAQ- This character describes a specific type of looking behavior, often implying suspicion, disdain, or covert observation.
- In classical literature, it was used to depict characters showing contempt or aloofness through their gaze.
- The character is relatively rare in modern usage but appears in classical texts and formal writing.