Meanings of 瞟
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AI Study Notes for 瞟
瞄 (miáo) - use 瞟 when implying suspicion or annoyance, while 瞄 simply means to aim or take aim.
Imagine a person squinting their eyes to catch sight of something unclear. The character 瞟 resembles two eyes (the top part) peering suspiciously. Think of 'pi' (from piǎo) as the sound of eyes narrowing in focus, as if saying 'peek' with a squint.
Be cautious not to confuse 瞟 with other similar-sounding verbs like 盯 (dīng), which means to stare intently. 瞟 is more informal and can carry a negative connotation, so it’s best used in casual conversations. Common collocations include 瞟一眼 (cast a glance) and 瞟视 (look askance).
While 瞟 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects well with other HSK words related to vision or perception, like 看 (kàn - to see) and 视 (shì - to view). Focusing on how to use this verb in conjunction with other visual verbs can enhance understanding.
In Chinese culture, non-verbal communication, including the way people squint or glance at one another, can convey strong messages about trust and suspicion. The act of squinting can often indicate skepticism or disapproval in social interactions.
Learners often mistakenly use 瞟 in formal contexts where a more neutral verb like 看 would be appropriate. For example, saying '我对他瞟了一个眼' (I squinted at him) in a formal meeting may sound odd; instead, use '我看了他一眼' (I glanced at him).
Pronunciation of 瞟
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Etymology of 瞟
Phonosemantic compound. 目 represents the meaning and 票 represents the sound.
eye
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Decomposition of 瞟
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Grammar Patterns of 瞟
瞟 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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她抬眼____了瞟，以确定我不出所料地被打动了。
She flicked her eyes up to make certain I was suitably impressed.
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Cultural Notes for 瞟
In Chinese culture, non-verbal communication, including the way people squint or glance at one another, can convey strong messages about trust and suspicion. The act of squinting can often indicate skepticism or disapproval in social interactions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 瞟
Use 瞟 when you want to emphasize a quick, suspicious, or critical glance rather than a straightforward action of looking.