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瞥 (piē) - use 睨 when the look conveys suspicion or disdain, while 瞥 implies a casual or fleeting glance.
Learners often confuse 睨 with other characters that convey looking or seeing, such as 看 (kàn) or 见 (jiàn). It is generally more informal, often used in literary contexts. Be cautious with tone; the fourth tone is crucial for correct pronunciation.
Although 睨 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it is useful for learners at HSK 4 and above who are expanding their expressive capabilities. Students should focus on recognizing this character in context, especially in literature or descriptive texts.
Learners often incorrectly use 睨 to mean just 'to look' without the nuance of suspicion or disdain. For example, saying '我睨他' (Wǒ nì tā) to simply mean 'I look at him' is incorrect; it should convey a critical or skeptical attitude.
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Etymology of 睨
eye
Origin
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How to say to glare at, to look askance, to squint in Chinese
“to glare at, to look askance, to squint” in Chinese is睨
The character 睨 (nì) means to glare at or to look at something with a sidelong glance, often implying suspicion or disdain. It is commonly used to describe a disapproving or critical look directed at someone or something, and can convey a sense of skepticism.
When to use 睨
Learners often confuse 睨 with other characters that convey looking or seeing, such as 看 (kàn) or 见 (jiàn). It is generally more informal, often used in literary contexts. Be cautious with tone; the fourth tone is crucial for correct pronunciation.
睨 or something close to it
瞥 (piē) - use 睨 when the look conveys suspicion or disdain, while 瞥 implies a casual or fleeting glance.
What learners get wrong
Learners often incorrectly use 睨 to mean just 'to look' without the nuance of suspicion or disdain. For example, saying '我睨他' (Wǒ nì tā) to simply mean 'I look at him' is incorrect; it should convey a critical or skeptical attitude.
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Grammar patterns of 睨
睨 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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“你会下棋吗？”他斜____着米格尔问道。
"Do you play chess?" he asked, looking askance at Miguel.
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While 看 (kàn) simply means 'to see' or 'to look', 睨 (nì) specifically implies a critical or suspicious glance.
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