頣 (shěn) - To raise the head and look around & to gaze upward

頣Tone 3

shěn ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

頣 · shěn

To raise the head and look around;

to gaze upward;

to look at with respect.

To raise the head and look aroundto gaze upwardto look at with respect.

Usage highlights

Gaze upwardLook with respectRaise head and look aroundLook up in admirationObserve carefullyLook around

Synonyms

  • 瞻— to look forward; to gaze at
  • 望— to look into the distance; to gaze
  • 视— to look at; to view

Antonyms

  • 俯— to look downward; to bow
  • 垂— to hang down; to lower

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He gazed upward at the stars (頣望星空).
  • The students looked at their teacher with respect (頣视老师).
  • She raised her head to look around the room (頣顾四周).

Collocations

  • Gaze upward(頣望)
  • Look with respect(頣视)
  • Raise head and look around(頣顾)
  • Look up in admiration(頣仰)
  • Observe carefully(頣察)
  • Look around(頣眄)

Idioms

  • Gazing upward with admiration(仰之頣高)
  • Looking around carefully(左顾右頣)
  • Raising head and stretching neck(昂首頣颈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing respectful observation or upward gazing.
  • It carries connotations of reverence, careful observation, and dignified posture.
  • The character structure combines meanings related to the head and visual perception.

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