Listen to the audio pronunciation 3 times to gain XP
March 24, 2026
眼睛yǎnjing(yan3jing5)
眼睛 (yǎn jīng) refers to the eyes, which are vital organs for vision. In everyday language, it can be used in various contexts, such as describing someone's appearance, expressing feelings, or discussing health. It is a common noun that may also appear in idiomatic expressions.
Strokes24Frequency#584DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, eyes are often associated with beauty and personality. The phrase 眼睛大代表美 (big eyes represent beauty) is a common sentiment in discussions about attractiveness.
Memory Tip
Imagine a pair of eyes peering through a pair of 'yarn' glasses, where 'yarn' sounds like 'yan' and 'glasses' help you see clearly. The character 眼 combines the radical 目, meaning 'eye', with the character 'yen' (睛), suggesting clarity and vision.
Meanings of 眼睛
yǎnjing(yan3jing5)
1eye
Exercise 1 of 2
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 眼睛
眼睛Simplified
24Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#584Frequency Rank
只Measure Word
HSK 2.0L2HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
Podcast: 眼睛
Podcast: 眼睛
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 眼睛
Quick Contrast
眼睛 (eye) vs 目 (mù, eye as in the organ or sight) — use 眼睛 for everyday references to the eyes, while 目 is more formal or literary.
Usage Notes
Be careful with the tones, as mispronouncing 眼 (yǎn) can lead to confusion with other words. This word is generally neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include 眼睛大 (big eyes) and 眼睛小 (small eyes).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 2 word, 眼睛 connects well with other body parts like 手 (shǒu, hand) and 耳朵 (ěr duo, ear). Focus on practicing pronunciation and using it in simple sentences to describe people or express feelings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 眼 (yǎn) with 耳 (ěr) due to similar sounds, leading to errors like saying 眼耳 (yǎn ěr) instead of 眼睛 (yǎn jīng) for 'eye'. Remember that 眼睛 specifically refers to eyes.
AI-enhanced 2026-03-24
Pronunciation of 眼睛
Premium — Locked
AI tone practice
Pro
Drill the tone of 眼睛 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
眼睛 (yǎn jīng) refers to the eyes, which are vital organs for vision. In everyday language, it can be used in various contexts, such as describing someone's appearance, expressing feelings, or discussing health. It is a common noun that may also appear in idiomatic expressions.
When to use 眼睛
Be careful with the tones, as mispronouncing 眼 (yǎn) can lead to confusion with other words. This word is generally neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include 眼睛大 (big eyes) and 眼睛小 (small eyes).
眼睛 or something close to it
眼睛 (eye) vs 目 (mù, eye as in the organ or sight) — use 眼睛 for everyday references to the eyes, while 目 is more formal or literary.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 眼 (yǎn) with 耳 (ěr) due to similar sounds, leading to errors like saying 眼耳 (yǎn ěr) instead of 眼睛 (yǎn jīng) for 'eye'. Remember that 眼睛 specifically refers to eyes.
Write 眼睛
眼
睛
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 眼睛 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Write correctly 3 times to earn XP
Grammar Patterns of 眼睛
眼睛 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.
