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视野 (shìyě) refers to the broader field of vision or perspective, while 视线 (shìxiàn) specifically denotes the line of sight or direction of gaze.
Be careful not to confuse 视线 with other vision-related terms like 视力 (vision ability) or 视野 (field of vision). It is generally used in a neutral or formal context, often in discussions about visual perception or observation. Common collocations include '改变视线' (change line of sight) and '视线交错' (intersecting lines of sight).
As an HSK 6 word, 视线 is useful for discussing more complex topics such as perception and perspective in literature or philosophy. Focus on using it in sentences that involve observation or visual experience to solidify its meaning.
Learners often confuse 视线 with 视力, which means vision ability. For example, saying '我有很好的视线' (I have good line of sight) should be corrected to '我有很好的视力' (I have good vision).
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How to say line of sight in Chinese
“line of sight” in Chinese is视线
视线 (shìxiàn) refers to the line of sight or the direction in which someone is looking. It is commonly used in contexts related to vision, perspective, and observation, often describing how one's view or gaze is directed towards a specific object or area.
When to use 视线
Be careful not to confuse 视线 with other vision-related terms like 视力 (vision ability) or 视野 (field of vision). It is generally used in a neutral or formal context, often in discussions about visual perception or observation. Common collocations include '改变视线' (change line of sight) and '视线交错' (intersecting lines of sight).
视线 or something close to it
视野 (shìyě) refers to the broader field of vision or perspective, while 视线 (shìxiàn) specifically denotes the line of sight or direction of gaze.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 视线 with 视力, which means vision ability. For example, saying '我有很好的视线' (I have good line of sight) should be corrected to '我有很好的视力' (I have good vision).
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Grammar patterns of 视线
视线 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.
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眼泪哗哗地流下来，她的____一下子就模糊了。
The tears were streaming so fast she could not see.
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You can say '他的视线一直盯着窗外' (His line of sight was fixed on the window) to describe where someone is looking.
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