覵 (jiàn) - To spy on & to peep

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jiàn ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

健傑

覵 · jiàn

To spy on;

to peep;

to look at stealthily;

also an archaic term for a type of ceremonial vessel.

To spy onto peepto look at stealthily

Usage highlights

To spy onTo peep atSecret observationRitual vesselTo look stealthily

Synonyms

  • 窥— to peep, to spy
  • 伺— to watch, to wait for

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was caught peeping through the keyhole (从锁孔覵).
  • The spy secretly observed the enemy camp (覵视敌营).
  • In ancient texts, it refers to a ritual vessel (礼器覵).

Collocations

  • To spy on(覵视)
  • To peep at(覵看)
  • Secret observation(覵察)
  • Ritual vessel(覵器)
  • To look stealthily(覵窥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to covert observation.
  • Also documented as a rare term for a specific type of ancient ceremonial bronze vessel.

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