Meanings of 睐
By ear
Play it, then pick what 睐 means.
About 睐
Podcast: 睐
Podcast: 睐
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 睐
Learners often confuse 睐 (lài) with similar words like 看 (kàn) or 望 (wàng), which are more general terms for looking or seeing. This term is more informal and is typically used in contexts where suspicion or critical observation is implied. Remember to pronounce it with a falling tone to convey the correct meaning.
Although 睐 is not an HSK word, it relates to the theme of vision and observation found in HSK Level 2 vocabulary like 看 (kàn) and 见 (jiàn). Focus on the nuances of different looking verbs to understand when to use 睐 appropriately.
Learners sometimes confuse 睐 with similar looking verbs, misusing it in contexts where a neutral term like 看 (kàn) would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我睐他' (Wǒ lài tā) to mean 'I see him' would be incorrect; it should be '我看他' (Wǒ kàn tā).
Pronunciation of 睐
Drill the tone of 睐, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 睐 to you
Let me explain 睐 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 睐 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
How well do you know 睐?
Learning Lab
Knowing 睐 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Etymology of 睐
Phonosemantic compound. 目 represents the meaning and 来 represents the sound. Simplified form of 睞.
eye
Origin
睐 = 目 + 来. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 睐
Parts
Which of these is part of 睐?
How to say to squint at; a sidelong glance in Chinese
“to squint at; a sidelong glance” in Chinese is睐
The character 睐 (lài) refers to the act of squinting or glancing sideways. It is commonly used to describe a specific kind of look that conveys suspicion, skepticism, or furtiveness. This term can appear in both literary and conversational contexts, often implying a lack of trust or a careful observation of someone or something.
When to use 睐
Learners often confuse 睐 (lài) with similar words like 看 (kàn) or 望 (wàng), which are more general terms for looking or seeing. This term is more informal and is typically used in contexts where suspicion or critical observation is implied. Remember to pronounce it with a falling tone to convey the correct meaning.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes confuse 睐 with similar looking verbs, misusing it in contexts where a neutral term like 看 (kàn) would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我睐他' (Wǒ lài tā) to mean 'I see him' would be incorrect; it should be '我看他' (Wǒ kàn tā).
Write 睐
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 睐 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Grammar patterns of 睐
睐 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Fill the gap
Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
受艺术家青____的深紫色花
the deep purple flowers so beloved by artists
Example sentences for 睐 (1)
Ask Jason
Have a question about 睐?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
Word Family of 睐
Words with 睐
What does 青睐 mean?
Frequently asked questions about 睐
No, 睐 is more often found in literary contexts or descriptive narratives rather than in everyday speech.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 睐?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.