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March 24, 2026
眥zì(zi4)
The character 眥 (zì) refers specifically to the eye socket or the corner of the eye. It is often used in anatomical or medical contexts, as well as in literary descriptions of facial features.
Strokes11Radical目Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the eye area is significant for diagnosing health issues, making terms related to the eye, including 眥, relevant in discussions about health and wellness.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'Z' shape representing the corner of the eye, where the eye socket is located. The character 眥 contains the 'eye' radical 目, which visually connects to its meaning, while the phonetic component suggests a hint of 'z' sound, making it easy to remember.
Meanings of 眥
zì(zi4)
1eye socket; the corner of the eye
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眥Simplified
11Strokes
目Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'Z' shape representing the corner of the eye, where the eye socket is located. The character 眥 contains the 'eye' radical 目, which visually connects to its meaning, while the phonetic component suggests a hint of 'z' sound, making it easy to remember.
Usage Notes
This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation and may appear more in written or specialized contexts. Be cautious not to confuse it with similar-sounding words, and note that it is more formal in usage.
HSK Study Tips
Since 眥 is not included in the HSK vocabulary list, focus on related words that contain the eye radical, like 眼 (yǎn, eye) or 目 (mù, eye). Understanding these connections will aid in vocabulary expansion.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese medicine, the eye area is significant for diagnosing health issues, making terms related to the eye, including 眥, relevant in discussions about health and wellness.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 眥 with other eye-related characters like 眼 (yǎn). For example, using 眼 instead of 眥 when referring specifically to the corner of the eye is incorrect; 眥 should be used in that context.
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Cultural Notes for 眥
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In traditional Chinese medicine, the eye area is significant for diagnosing health issues, making terms related to the eye, including 眥, relevant in discussions about health and wellness.
Word Family of 眥
Words Containing This Character2
眦zìcanthus眥
发指眦裂in a towering rage髮指眥裂
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Frequently Asked Questions about 眥
It is pronounced as 'zì'.
No, it is more likely to be found in written texts or medical terminology.
