Meanings of 睫
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AI Study Notes for 睫
睫 (jié) vs 眉 (méi) — use 睫 for eyelashes specifically, while 眉 refers to eyebrows.
Avoid confusing 睫 with similar characters like 眉 (méi), which means eyebrows. This term is generally informal and is often used in beauty contexts, such as in makeup discussions. Be mindful of the correct pronunciation, as misplacing the tone could lead to confusion with other words.
Although 睫 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it is a valuable addition for learners interested in beauty and personal care terms. Students should focus on its connection to other facial features like 眉 (eyebrows) and 眼 (eyes) for broader vocabulary understanding.
Learners often confuse 睫 with 眉 (méi), leading to mistakes like saying '睫毛' (eyebrow hair) instead of '眉毛' (eyebrows). Remember that 睫 specifically refers to eyelashes.
Pronunciation of 睫
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Etymology of 睫
eye
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Case file: 睫
- 1The meaning half目 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half疌 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayeye
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say eyelashes in Chinese
“eyelashes” in Chinese is睫
睫 (jié) refers to eyelashes, the fine hairs that grow on the edges of the eyelids. Commonly used in contexts related to beauty, cosmetics, and personal grooming, this term emphasizes the aesthetic aspect of eyelashes in Chinese culture.
When to use 睫
Avoid confusing 睫 with similar characters like 眉 (méi), which means eyebrows. This term is generally informal and is often used in beauty contexts, such as in makeup discussions. Be mindful of the correct pronunciation, as misplacing the tone could lead to confusion with other words.
睫 or something close to it
睫 (jié) vs 眉 (méi) — use 睫 for eyelashes specifically, while 眉 refers to eyebrows.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 睫 with 眉 (méi), leading to mistakes like saying '睫毛' (eyebrow hair) instead of '眉毛' (eyebrows). Remember that 睫 specifically refers to eyelashes.
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Grammar Patterns of 睫
睫 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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70年代初我戴假____毛，这在当时是时尚。
In the early seventies I wore false eyelashes, as was the fashion.
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Word Family of 睫
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Frequently Asked Questions about 睫
It is pronounced as 'jié', with a rising tone.
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