Meanings of 眼镜
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 眼镜
Podcast: 眼镜
Podcast: 眼镜
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 眼镜
镜子 (jìngzi) refers to a mirror, while 眼镜 (yǎnjìng) specifically denotes eyeglasses for vision correction. Use 眼镜 when discussing vision aids, and 镜子 when referring to reflective surfaces.
Be careful not to confuse 眼镜 with other types of eyewear like 太阳镜 (tài yáng jìng), which means sunglasses. In spoken language, it's common to hear 眼镜 used informally, but in written contexts, especially formal ones, it may be more appropriate to use its full term.
As an HSK Level 4 word, 眼镜 connects to vocabulary related to health and daily life, such as 视力 (shìlì - eyesight) and 医生 (yīshēng - doctor). Focus on using it in sentences about health and personal care.
Learners often confuse 眼镜 with 眼睛 (yǎn jīng), which means 'eye'. A common mistake is saying '我有三副眼睛' (wǒ yǒu sān fù yǎn jīng - I have three eyes), instead of '我有三副眼镜' (wǒ yǒu sān fù yǎn jìng - I have three pairs of glasses).
Pronunciation of 眼镜
Drill the tone of 眼镜 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Component Characters
How to say spectacles in Chinese
“spectacles” in Chinese is眼镜
眼镜 (yǎn jìng) refers to eyeglasses or spectacles used to correct vision. They are commonly worn by individuals with vision impairments, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness. The term can also imply a fashion accessory in contemporary contexts.
When to use 眼镜
Be careful not to confuse 眼镜 with other types of eyewear like 太阳镜 (tài yáng jìng), which means sunglasses. In spoken language, it's common to hear 眼镜 used informally, but in written contexts, especially formal ones, it may be more appropriate to use its full term.
眼镜 or something close to it
镜子 (jìngzi) refers to a mirror, while 眼镜 (yǎnjìng) specifically denotes eyeglasses for vision correction. Use 眼镜 when discussing vision aids, and 镜子 when referring to reflective surfaces.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 眼镜 with 眼睛 (yǎn jīng), which means 'eye'. A common mistake is saying '我有三副眼睛' (wǒ yǒu sān fù yǎn jīng - I have three eyes), instead of '我有三副眼镜' (wǒ yǒu sān fù yǎn jìng - I have three pairs of glasses).
Write 眼镜
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 眼镜 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Cultural Notes for 眼镜
In Western cultures, glasses are also associated with intelligence, but they can sometimes carry a stigma of being 'nerdy', which is less prominent in China.
Frequently Asked Questions about 眼镜
眼镜 refers to prescription glasses for vision correction, while 太阳镜 refers to sunglasses that protect against sunlight.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 眼镜?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.