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眙 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
眙yíto gaze at; a place namex, 10 strokes, radical 目
眙yíplace nameunknown, 10 strokes, radical 目
yí(yi2) T2
  1. 1to gaze at; a place name
  2. 2place name
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March 24, 2026

眙yí(yi2)

The character 眙 (yí) primarily means 'to gaze at' or 'to observe attentively.' It is often used in literary contexts and can also refer to certain place names in China. The nuance of the character suggests a sense of careful observation rather than casual looking.

Strokes10Radical目
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese poetry, observing nature with great care is a common theme, and characters like 眙 reflect this cultural appreciation for the beauty of the world. The act of gazing often conveys deeper philosophical reflections on life and existence.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pair of big eyes (the radical 目) peering into a beautiful landscape, gazing at the details with admiration. The pronunciation 'yí' sounds like 'eerie,' which you can associate with the intense focus of gazing that feels almost supernatural.

Meanings of 眙

yí(yi2)
1to gaze at; a place name
2place name
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About 眙

眙Simplified
10Strokes
目Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 眙 with similar characters, as the context can change its meaning. It is more commonly used in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Collocations may include phrases involving observation or contemplation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 眙 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be useful for students familiarizing themselves with literary language. Students should focus on recognizing the components of the character and how it relates to the theme of observation present in other words like 看 (kàn, to see).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 眙 with 视 (shì, to look) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '我眙电视' (I gaze at the TV) is incorrect; the correct term is '我看电视' (I watch TV).

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Pronunciation of 眙

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Etymology of 眙

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

eye

Semantic (meaning)目
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Phonetic (sound)台
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Case file: 眙

  1. 1The meaning half目 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half台 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayeye
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 眙?

Decomposition of 眙

IDS Structure⿰目台
眙Full Character
=
目mu4
left
台Tai2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 眙?

How to say to gaze at; a place name in Chinese

“to gaze at; a place name” in Chinese is眙yí

The character 眙 (yí) primarily means 'to gaze at' or 'to observe attentively.' It is often used in literary contexts and can also refer to certain place names in China. The nuance of the character suggests a sense of careful observation rather than casual looking.

When to use 眙

Be cautious not to confuse 眙 with similar characters, as the context can change its meaning. It is more commonly used in literary or poetic contexts rather than in everyday conversation. Collocations may include phrases involving observation or contemplation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 眙 with 视 (shì, to look) due to their similar meanings. For example, saying '我眙电视' (I gaze at the TV) is incorrect; the correct term is '我看电视' (I watch TV).

Write 眙

眙

Practice writing 眙 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 眙

Words Containing This Character3
盱眙Xuyi county in Huai'an 淮安[Huái​'ān], Jiangsu
盱眙县Xuyi county in Huai'an 淮安[Huái​'ān], Jiangsu盱眙縣
眙yíplace name
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Compound Meaning

What does 盱眙 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 眙

No, 眙 is primarily used in literary contexts and is not common in everyday speech.

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