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眵 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
眵chīrheum from the eyesg, 11 strokes, radical 目
眵chīdischarge (rheum) from the mucous membranes of the eyesunknown, 11 strokes, radical 目
chī(chi1) T1
  1. 1rheum from the eyes
  2. 2discharge (rheum) from the mucous membranes of the eyes
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March 24, 2026

眵chī(chi1)

The character 眵 (chī) refers specifically to the discharge or rheum that can accumulate in the corners of the eyes, often seen upon waking. It is primarily used in medical or descriptive contexts, particularly in traditional Chinese medicine or discussions regarding eye health.

Strokes11Radical目
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese medicine, eye health is closely linked to overall health, and terms like 眵 are used to describe symptoms that can indicate imbalances in the body. This reflects the holistic approach to health prevalent in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person waking up with 'chī' (眵) in their eyes, causing them to squint and see the world as if through a fog. The character combines the radical for eye (目) and a representation of discharge, reminding you of the discomfort that comes from eye rheum.

Meanings of 眵

chī(chi1)
1rheum from the eyes
2discharge (rheum) from the mucous membranes of the eyes
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About 眵

眵Simplified
11Strokes
目Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 眵

Usage Notes

This term is quite formal and specific, commonly found in medical texts rather than everyday conversation. Learners often confuse it with more general terms for tears or eye fluids; it is important to use '眵' specifically for rheum. The tone must be pronounced accurately as the subtle difference can affect comprehension.

HSK Study Tips

Although 眵 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your medical vocabulary related to health. Students should focus on recognizing this character in context, especially in written materials discussing health or traditional medicine.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 眵 with the more general term for tears, using it inappropriately in casual contexts, such as saying '我有眵' when they mean '我有眼泪' (I have tears). Always reserve 眵 for specific references to rheum.

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Etymology of 眵

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)多
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Case file: 眵

  1. 1The meaning half目 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half多 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 眵?

Decomposition of 眵

IDS Structure⿰目多
眵Full Character
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目mu4
left
多duo1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 眵?

How to say rheum from the eyes in Chinese

“rheum from the eyes” in Chinese is眵chī

The character 眵 (chī) refers specifically to the discharge or rheum that can accumulate in the corners of the eyes, often seen upon waking. It is primarily used in medical or descriptive contexts, particularly in traditional Chinese medicine or discussions regarding eye health.

When to use 眵

This term is quite formal and specific, commonly found in medical texts rather than everyday conversation. Learners often confuse it with more general terms for tears or eye fluids; it is important to use '眵' specifically for rheum. The tone must be pronounced accurately as the subtle difference can affect comprehension.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 眵 with the more general term for tears, using it inappropriately in casual contexts, such as saying '我有眵' when they mean '我有眼泪' (I have tears). Always reserve 眵 for specific references to rheum.

Write 眵

眵

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Word Family of 眵

Words Containing This Character2
眵chīdischarge (rheum) from the mucous membranes of the eyes
眼眵mucus in the eyes
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Compound Meaning

What does 眵 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 眵

No, 眵 is a specialized term mostly used in medical contexts.

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