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瞄 (miáo) - use 瞟 when implying suspicion or annoyance, while 瞄 simply means to aim or take aim.
Be cautious not to confuse 瞟 with other similar-sounding verbs like 盯 (dīng), which means to stare intently. 瞟 is more informal and can carry a negative connotation, so it’s best used in casual conversations. Common collocations include 瞟一眼 (cast a glance) and 瞟视 (look askance).
While 瞟 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects well with other HSK words related to vision or perception, like 看 (kàn - to see) and 视 (shì - to view). Focusing on how to use this verb in conjunction with other visual verbs can enhance understanding.
Learners often mistakenly use 瞟 in formal contexts where a more neutral verb like 看 would be appropriate. For example, saying '我对他瞟了一个眼' (I squinted at him) in a formal meeting may sound odd; instead, use '我看了他一眼' (I glanced at him).
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Etymology of 瞟
Phonosemantic compound. 目 represents the meaning and 票 represents the sound.
eye
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Case file: 瞟
Phonosemantic compound. 目 represents the meaning and 票 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half目 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half票 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayeye
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to squint, to glare, to look askance in Chinese
“to squint, to glare, to look askance” in Chinese is瞟
The character 瞟 (piǎo) refers to the action of squinting or casting a quick glance, often filled with suspicion or annoyance. It can be used when someone looks askance at another person, indicating disapproval or skepticism. This word is commonly employed in informal contexts, particularly in conversations about interpersonal interactions.
When to use 瞟
Be cautious not to confuse 瞟 with other similar-sounding verbs like 盯 (dīng), which means to stare intently. 瞟 is more informal and can carry a negative connotation, so it’s best used in casual conversations. Common collocations include 瞟一眼 (cast a glance) and 瞟视 (look askance).
瞟 or something close to it
瞄 (miáo) - use 瞟 when implying suspicion or annoyance, while 瞄 simply means to aim or take aim.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 瞟 in formal contexts where a more neutral verb like 看 would be appropriate. For example, saying '我对他瞟了一个眼' (I squinted at him) in a formal meeting may sound odd; instead, use '我看了他一眼' (I glanced at him).
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Grammar Patterns of 瞟
瞟 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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她抬眼____了瞟，以确定我不出所料地被打动了。
She flicked her eyes up to make certain I was suitably impressed.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 瞟
Use 瞟 when you want to emphasize a quick, suspicious, or critical glance rather than a straightforward action of looking.
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