Meanings of 睽
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AI Study Notes for 睽
This character is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious with the tone: the first tone (kuí) is crucial for clarity, as mispronunciation can lead to misunderstandings with similar-sounding words. It's often paired with other characters in literary contexts.
While 睽 is not part of HSK vocabulary, it can be helpful to connect it with other characters that involve sight or separation, such as 看 (kàn, to see) or 分开 (fēnkāi, to separate). Focus on the radicals and their meanings to enhance retention.
Learners often confuse 睽 (kuí) with similar characters like 盯 (dīng, to stare) or 看 (kàn, to see). For example, using '看' when a more intense focus is needed would be incorrect if the context requires 睽.
Pronunciation of 睽
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Etymology of 睽
eye
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Case file: 睽
- 1The meaning half目 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half癸 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayeye
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Decomposition of 睽
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How to say to stare in Chinese
“to stare” in Chinese is睽
The character 睽 (kuí) primarily means 'to stare' or 'to look at something intently.' It can also convey a sense of separation or being apart, often used in contexts where focus is directed towards something specific while being distanced from other things.
When to use 睽
This character is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious with the tone: the first tone (kuí) is crucial for clarity, as mispronunciation can lead to misunderstandings with similar-sounding words. It's often paired with other characters in literary contexts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 睽 (kuí) with similar characters like 盯 (dīng, to stare) or 看 (kàn, to see). For example, using '看' when a more intense focus is needed would be incorrect if the context requires 睽.
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Grammar Patterns of 睽
睽 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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觉得自己身处众目____睽之下时，你可能会有想哭的感觉。
You may feel tearful in situations where you feel conspicuous.
Example Sentences for 睽 (2)
Word Family of 睽
Compound Meaning
What does 众目睽睽 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 睽
It is pronounced in the first tone, kuí, which is high and level.
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