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March 24, 2026
瞄miáo(miao2)
The character 瞄 (miáo) primarily means 'to aim' or 'to take aim at'. It is commonly used in contexts involving precision, such as aiming a weapon or directing attention towards something specific. In a figurative sense, it can also refer to giving someone a glance or a sidelong look.
Strokes13Radical目Frequency#7776DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese archery and traditional sports, the act of aiming is considered a crucial skill, reflecting discipline and focus, which is highly valued in Chinese culture.
Memory Tip
Imagine a cat (the radical '目' meaning 'eye') carefully aiming (the character as a whole) at a mouse. The pronunciation 'miáo' sounds like 'meow', which is what a cat does when it's focused on its target.
Meanings of 瞄
miáo(miao2)
1to aim
2to take aim at; to look at
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About 瞄
瞄Simplified
13Strokes
目Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#7776Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 瞄
Quick Contrast
瞄 (miáo) vs 瞧 (qiáo) — use 瞄 when emphasizing the act of aiming or directing attention with precision, while 瞧 focuses more on the act of looking or glancing.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a cat (the radical '目' meaning 'eye') carefully aiming (the character as a whole) at a mouse. The pronunciation 'miáo' sounds like 'meow', which is what a cat does when it's focused on its target.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 瞄 with similar characters like 看 (kàn) which means 'to look' without the aiming nuance. It is generally used in informal contexts but can appear in written descriptions of aiming in sports or shooting. Be careful with the third tone; it should be pronounced smoothly.
HSK Study Tips
Although 瞄 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, understanding it can enhance your ability to describe actions related to aiming or directing attention. Focus on the tonal pronunciation and practice using it in sentences about sports or observation.
Cultural Note
In Chinese archery and traditional sports, the act of aiming is considered a crucial skill, reflecting discipline and focus, which is highly valued in Chinese culture.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly use 瞄 in contexts where 看 (kàn) would be more appropriate, such as saying '我瞄电视' (Wǒ miáo diànshì) instead of '我看电视' (Wǒ kàn diànshì) which means 'I watch TV'. Always use 瞄 when referring to aiming specifically.
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Grammar Patterns of 瞄
瞄 carries 5 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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他们的休闲服系列____准的是追求时髦的13到25岁青少年。
Their range of leisurewear is aimed at fashion-conscious 13 to 25 year-olds.
Example Sentences for 瞄 (10)
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他们的休闲服系列瞄准的是追求时髦的13到25岁青少年。
tā mén de xiū xián fú xì liè miáo zhǔn de shì zhuī qiú shí máo de13 1325 dào 25 suì qīng。
Their range of leisurewear is aimed at fashion-conscious 13 to 25 year-olds.
Conversely, on an airplane going east the north - seeking effect might be expected to increase.
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装有望远瞄准器的步枪
zhuāng yǒu wàng yuǎn miáo zhǔn qì de bù qiāng
a rifle with a telescopic sight
6
他用步枪瞄准，射出一枚子弹，然后退出空弹壳。
tā yòng bù qiāng miáo zhǔn， ， shè chū yī méi zǐ， dàn ， rán hòu tuì chū kōng。
He aimed his rifle, fired a single shot, then ejected the spent cartridge.
7
他的眼神不停地瞄到这幅画上。
tā de yǎn shén bù tíng dì miáo dào zhè fú huà shàng。
His eyes kept wandering to the picture.
8
他偷偷地瞄了一下两名侦探面无表情的脸孔。
tā tōu tōu dì miáo le yī xià liǎng míng zhēn tàn miàn wú biǎo qíng de liǎn kǒng。
He glanced furtively at the stolid faces of the two detectives.
9
他举枪瞄准猎物.
tā jǔ qiāng miáo zhǔn liè wù.
He leveled his gun at the prey.
10
我一直将枪径直瞄准他的双眼。
wǒ yī zhí jiāng qiāng jìng zhí miáo zhǔn tā de shuāng yǎn。
I kept the gun aimed squarely at his eyes.
Cultural Notes for 瞄
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese archery and traditional sports, the act of aiming is considered a crucial skill, reflecting discipline and focus, which is highly valued in Chinese culture.
Word Family of 瞄
Words Containing This Character2
瞄准miáozhǔnto target瞄準
瞄miáoto take aim
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Compound Meaning
What does 瞄准 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 瞄
You can say, '他瞄准了目标' (Tā miáo zhǔn le mùbiāo), meaning 'He aimed at the target'.
瞄 is more commonly found in written contexts, especially in descriptions of aiming actions.
