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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.
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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
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AI Study Notes for 睽
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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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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1
觉得自己身处众目睽睽之下时，你可能会有想哭的感觉。
jué dé zì jǐ shēn chǔ zhòng mù kuí kuí zhī xià shí， ， nǐ kě néng huì yǒu xiǎng kū de gǎn。
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 tā mén zhòng mù kuí kuí zhī xià diū le chǒu.
He was degraded in their eyes.
Cultural Notes for 睽
🏮Cultural insight
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.
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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Compound Meaning
What does 众目睽睽 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 睽
It is pronounced in the first tone, kuí, which is high and level.
It is generally more formal and may not be appropriate for everyday dialogue.
It is often found in literary or poetic contexts rather than in common phrases.
