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Be mindful of using 睞 in appropriate contexts, as it can carry a negative connotation of judgment or suspicion. It's more common in informal settings and is often used in literary contexts rather than daily conversation.
Though not included in the HSK levels, this character can be connected to other characters with the 'eye' radical, such as 看 (kàn, to see) and 视 (shì, to look). Focus on understanding the subtleties of 'seeing' and 'looking' in Mandarin.
Learners may confuse 睞 with similar-looking characters like 看 (kàn), which means 'to see.' For example, saying '我睞电视' (wǒ lài diànshì) instead of '我看电视' (wǒ kàn diànshì) is incorrect since it misuses the meaning of the word.
Pronunciation of 睞
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Etymology of 睞
Phonosemantic compound. 目 represents the meaning and 来 represents the sound. Simplified form of 睞.
eye
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Case file: 睞
Phonosemantic compound. 目 represents the meaning and 来 represents the sound. Simplified form of 睞.
- 1The meaning half目 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half來 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayeye
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to squint at; a sidelong glance in Chinese
“to squint at; a sidelong glance” in Chinese is睞
The character 睞 (lài) refers to the action of squinting or casting a sidelong glance. It is often used to describe a subtle or sideways look that might convey suspicion, curiosity, or judgment without direct confrontation.
When to use 睞
Be mindful of using 睞 in appropriate contexts, as it can carry a negative connotation of judgment or suspicion. It's more common in informal settings and is often used in literary contexts rather than daily conversation.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 睞 with similar-looking characters like 看 (kàn), which means 'to see.' For example, saying '我睞电视' (wǒ lài diànshì) instead of '我看电视' (wǒ kàn diànshì) is incorrect since it misuses the meaning of the word.
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Word Family of 睞
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Frequently Asked Questions about 睞
The pronunciation 'lài' has a falling tone, so make sure to use a sharp downward inflection.
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