覱 (zhàn) - To look at stealthily & to peep

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zhàn ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

覱 · zhàn

To look at stealthily;

to peep;

to spy on;

to observe secretly.

To look at stealthilyto peepto spy on

Usage highlights

Peep stealthilySecret observationSneak a lookSpy on someonePeep through a crackObserve covertly

Synonyms

  • 窥— to peep, to spy
  • 伺— to watch, to wait for
  • 窥视— to peep at, to spy on

Antonyms

  • 直视— to look directly
  • 正视— to face squarely, to look straight at

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was caught peeping through the window (覱窗).
  • The detective spied on the suspect's activities (覱视).
  • She stealthily observed the birds in the forest (覱鸟).

Collocations

  • Peep stealthily(覱视)
  • Secret observation(覱察)
  • Sneak a look(覱看)
  • Spy on someone(覱人)
  • Peep through a crack(覱隙)
  • Observe covertly(覱窥)

Idioms

  • To peep and spy(覱窥伺视)
  • Stealthy observation from hidden places(覱隙窥视)
  • Secretly watching and waiting(覱伺而动)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing covert observation or spying activities.
  • In traditional contexts, it often carries connotations of suspicious or improper watching behavior.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but maintains its specific meaning in literary contexts.

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