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睽 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
睽kuíto stareg, 14 strokes, radical 目
睽kuíseparatedunknown, 14 strokes, radical 目
睽kuístareunknown, 14 strokes, radical 目
kuí(kui2)kui T2
  1. 1to stare
  2. 2separated
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March 24, 2026

睽kuí(kui2)

The character 睽 (kuí) primarily means 'to stare' or 'to look at something intently.' It can also convey a sense of separation or being apart, often used in contexts where focus is directed towards something specific while being distanced from other things.

Strokes14Radical目
Cultural note

In classical Chinese literature, the notion of staring or intensely focusing on something often carries significant philosophical or emotional weight, reflecting a deeper contemplation of one's surroundings or relationships.

Memory tip

Imagine two people staring at each other with wide eyes, each representing one side of the character 睽. The top part resembles eyes, and the bottom part symbolizes the gap between them, illustrating both the act of staring and the idea of separation.

Meanings of 睽

kuí(kui2)
1to stare
2separated
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About 睽

睽Simplified
14Strokes
目Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious with the tone: the first tone (kuí) is crucial for clarity, as mispronunciation can lead to misunderstandings with similar-sounding words. It's often paired with other characters in literary contexts.

HSK Study Tips

While 睽 is not part of HSK vocabulary, it can be helpful to connect it with other characters that involve sight or separation, such as 看 (kàn, to see) or 分开 (fēnkāi, to separate). Focus on the radicals and their meanings to enhance retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 睽 (kuí) with similar characters like 盯 (dīng, to stare) or 看 (kàn, to see). For example, using '看' when a more intense focus is needed would be incorrect if the context requires 睽.

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Etymology of 睽

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

eye

Semantic (meaning)目
+
Phonetic (sound)癸
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Origin

睽 = 目 + 癸. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 睽

IDS Structure⿰目癸
睽Full character
=
目mu4
left
癸gui3
right
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Parts

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How to say to stare in Chinese

“to stare” in Chinese is睽kuí

The character 睽 (kuí) primarily means 'to stare' or 'to look at something intently.' It can also convey a sense of separation or being apart, often used in contexts where focus is directed towards something specific while being distanced from other things.

When to use 睽

This character is more formal and may not be commonly used in everyday conversation. Be cautious with the tone: the first tone (kuí) is crucial for clarity, as mispronunciation can lead to misunderstandings with similar-sounding words. It's often paired with other characters in literary contexts.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 睽 (kuí) with similar characters like 盯 (dīng, to stare) or 看 (kàn, to see). For example, using '看' when a more intense focus is needed would be incorrect if the context requires 睽.

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Grammar patterns of 睽

睽 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.

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觉得自己身处众目____睽之下时,你可能会有想哭的感觉。

You may feel tearful in situations where you feel conspicuous.

Example sentences for 睽 (2)

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觉得自己身处众目睽睽之下时,你可能会有想哭的感觉。

juéde zìjǐ shēn chǔ zhòng mù kuí kuí zhīxià shí, nǐ kěnéng huì yǒu xiǎng kū de gǎnjué。

You may feel tearful in situations where you feel conspicuous.
2
他在她们众目睽睽之下丢了丑.

tā zài tāmen zhòng mù kuí kuí zhīxià diū le chǒu.

He was degraded in their eyes.

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Word Family of 睽

Words containing this character3
众目睽睽thousands of staring eyes (idiom)眾目睽睽
睽kuístare
万目睽睽thousands of staring eyes (idiom)萬目睽睽
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Words with 睽

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Frequently asked questions about 睽

It is pronounced in the first tone, kuí, which is high and level.

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