覗 (sì) - To peek & to spy
覗 · sì
To peek;
to spy;
to look stealthily.
To peekto spyto look stealthily.
Usage highlights
To peek stealthilyTo spy onTo peep through a crackTo observe secretlyTo glance furtively
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He peeked through the keyhole (从钥匙孔里覗).
- The detective spied on the suspect (侦探覗视嫌疑人).
- She took a furtive glance at the document (覗视文件).
Collocations
- To peek stealthily(覗视)
- To spy on(覗探)
- To peep through a crack(窥覗)
- To observe secretly(覗察)
- To glance furtively(覗望)
Idioms
- To peep and spy(窥覗伺隙)
- To observe secretly and wait for an opportunity(覗伺)
Cultural background
FAQ- The character 覗 carries connotations of stealth and observation, often used in contexts involving secrecy or investigation.
- It is a classical character more commonly found in literary or formal contexts rather than everyday modern speech.