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眽 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
眽mòto gaze; to look at, to oglezg, 11 strokes, radical 目
眽mòto ogle to look atunknown, 11 strokes, radical 目
mò(mo4) T4
  1. 1to gaze; to look at, to ogle
  2. 2to ogle to look at
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March 24, 2026

眽mò(mo4)

The character 眽 (mò) refers to the act of gazing or looking intently at something. It carries a nuance of ogling, suggesting a prolonged or intense stare, often with a sense of admiration or desire. This term can be used in contexts where someone is captivated by a sight or person.

Strokes11Radical目
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the act of gazing can carry different implications than in the West. For instance, prolonged eye contact may be viewed as intrusive or disrespectful in certain contexts, while gazing at beauty, such as nature, can be a sign of appreciation.

Memory Tip

Think of 眽 (mò) as a pair of eyes (the radical 目 means 'eye') that are fixated on something captivating, like a beautiful landscape or person. Imagine those eyes growing wider with admiration, emphasizing the intensity of the gaze.

Meanings of 眽

mò(mo4)
1to gaze; to look at, to ogle
2to ogle to look at
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About 眽

眽Simplified
11Strokes
目Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Be cautious using 眽 (mò) in formal contexts, as it may carry informal or even suggestive connotations. It is often used in conversational Mandarin, particularly when discussing attraction or beauty. Common collocations include phrases like '眽着' (gazing at) or '眽了一眼' (stole a glance).

HSK Study Tips

Since 眽 (mò) is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is useful for learners at higher levels who want to expand their expressive vocabulary. Focus on how it relates to other gaze-related words like 看 (kàn) and 视 (shì) to understand the nuances of looking.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 眽 (mò) with 看 (kàn), which is more general and neutral. For example, saying '我眽书' (I gaze at the book) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我看书' (I read the book).

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Etymology of 眽

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

eye

Semantic (meaning)目
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Case file: 眽

  1. 1The meaning half目 carries the sense.
  2. 2The giveawayeye
  3. 3On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 眽

IDS Structure⿰目？
眽Full Character
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目mu4
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How to say to gaze; to look at, to ogle in Chinese

“to gaze; to look at, to ogle” in Chinese is眽mò

The character 眽 (mò) refers to the act of gazing or looking intently at something. It carries a nuance of ogling, suggesting a prolonged or intense stare, often with a sense of admiration or desire. This term can be used in contexts where someone is captivated by a sight or person.

When to use 眽

Be cautious using 眽 (mò) in formal contexts, as it may carry informal or even suggestive connotations. It is often used in conversational Mandarin, particularly when discussing attraction or beauty. Common collocations include phrases like '眽着' (gazing at) or '眽了一眼' (stole a glance).

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 眽 (mò) with 看 (kàn), which is more general and neutral. For example, saying '我眽书' (I gaze at the book) is incorrect; the correct phrase would be '我看书' (I read the book).

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Word Family of 眽

Words Containing This Character1
眽mòto gaze
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Compound Meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions about 眽

No, it is more literary or poetic and not commonly used in everyday speech.

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