闚 (kuī) - To peep, spy, or observe secretly & to catch a glimpse of something.
闚 · kuī
To peep, spy, or observe secretly;
to catch a glimpse of something.
To peep, spy, or observe secretlyto catch a glimpse of something.
Usage highlights
To peepTo catch a glimpseTo spy secretlyTo steal a lookTo peep through a crackTo observe covertly
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He peeped through the keyhole (闚视).
- She caught a glimpse of the secret document (闚见).
- The detective spied on the suspect's activities (闚探).
- They tried to steal a look at the examination paper (闚看).
Collocations
- To peep(闚视)
- To catch a glimpse(闚见)
- To spy secretly(闚探)
- To steal a look(闚看)
- To peep through a crack(闚隙)
- To observe covertly(闚察)
Idioms
- To peep at the leopard through a tube(管闚豹)
- To peep at the sky from a well(坐井闚天)
- To spy on opportunities(闚伺时机)
- To steal a glance at the beautiful woman(闚视美人)
Cultural background
FAQ- This character carries connotations of secrecy and covert observation, often with negative implications of improper or intrusive behavior.
- In classical Chinese literature, 闚 frequently appears in contexts describing spies, thieves, or those engaging in improper surveillance.
- The character's structure with the 'door' radical suggests peering through an opening or doorway.