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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)
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眼睛Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#584Frequency Rank
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HSK 2.0L2HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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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.
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
zhè gè xiǎo nǚ hái yǎn jīng yī zhí jǐn dīng zháo tā shēn hòu de nà dǔ qiáng。
The child kept her eyes fixed on the wall behind him.
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她放下了那块一直用来擦眼睛的手帕。
tā fàng xià le nà kuài yī zhí yòng lái cā yǎn jīng de shǒu pà。
She lowered the handkerchief which she had kept dabbing at her eyes.
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他的眼睛很大，很漂亮。
Tā de yǎnjing hěn dà, hěn piàoliang.
His eyes are big and beautiful.
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她用眼睛看着天空。
Tā yòng yǎnjing kàn zhe tiānkōng.
She looks at the sky with her eyes.
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我的眼睛有点痛。
Wǒ de yǎnjing yǒudiǎn tòng.
My eyes hurt a little.
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你的眼睛是什么颜色的？
Nǐ de yǎnjing shì shénme yánsè de?
What color are your eyes?
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她的眼睛里充满了快乐的泪水。
Tā de yǎnjing lǐ chōngmǎn le kuàilè de lèishuǐ.
Her eyes were filled with tears of joy.
Cultural Notes for 眼睛
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about 眼睛
The measure word is 隻 (zhī) when referring to one eye, e.g., 一隻眼睛 (yī zhī yǎn jīng).
Yes, you can use 眼睛 in contexts discussing vision issues, such as 眼睛不好 (yǎn jīng bù hǎo) meaning 'poor eyesight'.
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