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眼神 (yǎn shén) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

眼神 (yǎn shén) is a Chinese word: gaze, look (in one's eyes), expression in one's eyes. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 眼神

名 míng noun

gaze, look (in one's eyes), expression in one's eyes

他的眼神很温柔。

tā de yǎn shén hěn wēn róu

His gaze is very gentle.

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Word breakdown

眼 yǎn — eye (the physical organ)

Words with this character (21)
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  • 6 眼看 yǎn kàn — soon; be about to; imminently HSK 6
    • 眼 eye; before one's eyes; visibly
    • 看 to see; to watch; observing (happening)
    Example

    眼看就要下雨了。

    yǎn kàn jiù yào xià yǔ le

    It's about to rain.

  • 7 亲眼 qīn yǎn — with one's own eyes HSK 7
    • 亲 personally, in person
    • 眼 eye, eyes
    Example

    我亲眼看到了那场事故。

    wǒ qīn yǎn kàn dào le nà chǎng shì gù

    I saw that accident with my own eyes.

  • 8 刺眼 cì yǎn — glaring HSK 7
    • 刺 to pierce, to irritate
    • 眼 eye
    Example

    阳光太刺眼了。

    yáng guāng tài cì yǎn le

    The sunlight is too glaring.

  • 9 字眼 zì yǎn — wording HSK 7
    • 字 word, character
    • 眼 point, detail (literally 'eye', indicating a specific aspect)
    Example

    他在合同中仔细检查每一个字眼。

    tā zài hé tong zhōng zǐ xì jiǎn chá měi yí gè zì yǎn

    He carefully checks every wording in the contract.

  • 10 心眼儿 xīn yǎn r — mind, intention, heart HSK 7
    • 心 heart, mind - represents mental and emotional aspects
    • 眼 eye - represents perception, insight, and understanding
    • 儿 diminutive suffix - adds colloquial, informal tone
    Example

    她是个好心眼儿的人。

    tā shì gè hǎo xīn yǎn r de rén

    She is a kind-hearted person.

  • 11 抢眼 qiǎng yǎn — eye-catching HSK 7
    • 抢 to catch, to grab (attention)
    • 眼 eye, sight
    Example

    她穿着一件抢眼的红色连衣裙。

    tā chuān zhe yī jiàn qiǎng yǎn de hóng sè lián yī qún

    She's wearing an eye-catching red dress.

  • 12 显眼 xiǎn yǎn — eye-catching HSK 7
    • 显 obvious, apparent, visible
    • 眼 eye, relates to what is seen
    Example

    她穿了一件显眼的红色外套。

    tā chuān le yī jiàn xiǎn yǎn de hóng sè wài tào

    She wore an eye-catching red coat.

  • 13 眉开眼笑 méi kāi yǎn xiào — beaming with joy HSK 7
    • 眉 eyebrow (representing upper facial expression of joy)
    • 开 to open (describing the spreading of facial features in happiness)
    • 眼 eye (representing the eyes expressing joy)
    • 笑 to smile (describing the smiling/laughing expression)
    Example

    听到这个好消息，他眉开眼笑。

    tīng dào zhè ge hǎo xiāo xi tā méi kāi yǎn xiào

    Hearing this good news, he beamed with joy.

  • 14 眨眼 zhǎ yǎn — to blink HSK 7
    • 眨 to blink (the action)
    • 眼 eye (the organ)
    Example

    别眨眼，精彩的部分马上开始。

    bié zhǎ yǎn jīng cǎi de bù fèn mǎ shàng kāi shǐ

    Don't blink, the exciting part is about to start.

  • 15 眼下 yǎn xià — at present HSK 7
    • 眼 eye (as a reference point)
    • 下 below, beneath (indicating immediate presence)
    Example

    眼下最重要的是完成这个项目。

    yǎn xià zuì zhòng yào de shì wán chéng zhè ge xiàng mù

    At present, the most important thing is to complete this project.

  • 16 眼界 yǎn jiè — horizon, outlook, breadth of vision HSK 7
    • 眼 vision, sight (the perceptual aspect)
    • 界 boundary, scope, realm (the extent of knowledge)
    Example

    旅行可以开阔眼界。

    lǚ xíng kě yǐ kāi kuò yǎn jiè

    Travel can broaden one's horizons.

  • 17 眼红 yǎn hóng — envious, jealous HSK 7
    • 眼 eye (representing the physical manifestation of emotion)
    • 红 red (the color associated with the emotion of envy)
    Example

    看到别人的成功，他心里很眼红。

    kàn dào bié rén de chéng gōng tā xīn lǐ hěn yǎn hóng

    Seeing others' success, he feels very envious in his heart.

  • 18 眼色 yǎn sè — hint (with eyes) HSK 7
    • 眼 eye (the organ used to give the signal)
    • 色 expression/look (the appearance or signal conveyed)
    Example

    他给我使了个眼色，让我别说话。

    tā gěi wǒ shǐ le gè yǎn sè ràng wǒ bié shuō huà

    He gave me a hint with his eyes, telling me not to speak.

  • 19 着眼 zhuó yǎn — focus on HSK 7
    • 着 fix, place (attention)
    • 眼 eye, sight, view
    Example

    我们要着眼于长远发展。

    wǒ men yào zhuó yǎn yú cháng yuǎn fā zhǎn

    We must focus on long-term development.

  • 20 耀眼 yào yǎn — dazzling HSK 7
    • 耀 to shine, dazzle, radiate light
    • 眼 eye (indicating the visual effect)
    Example

    钻石在阳光下显得格外耀眼。

    zuàn shí zài yáng guāng xià xiǎn de gé wài yào yǎn

    The diamond appears especially dazzling in the sunlight.

  • 21 转眼 zhuǎn yǎn — in the blink of an eye HSK 7
    Example

    转眼十年过去了。

    zhuǎn yǎn shí nián guò qù le

    In the blink of an eye, ten years have passed.

神 shén — spirit, expression (the feeling or emotion conveyed)

Words with this character (14)
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  • 6 出神 chū shén — to be lost in thought; to be absorbed HSK 7
    • 出 to go out; to exit (suggesting the mind going away)
    • 神 spirit; mind; attention (one's mental focus)
    Example

    他听得出神，完全没注意到我进来了。

    tā tīng de chū shén wán quán méi zhù yì dào wǒ jìn lái le

    He was so absorbed in listening that he didn't notice me come in at all.

  • 7 留神 liú shén — to be careful HSK 7
    • 留 to keep, to retain
    • 神 mind, attention, spirit
    Example

    过马路的时候一定要留神。

    guò mǎ lù de shí hou yí dìng yào liú shén

    You must be careful when crossing the street.

  • 8 神仙 shén xiān — immortal HSK 7
    • 神 divine, god, deity
    • 仙 immortal, celestial being
    Example

    传说中的神仙住在天上。

    chuán shuō zhōng de shén xiān zhù zài tiān shàng

    Legendary immortals live in heaven.

  • 9 神圣 shén shèng — sacred HSK 7
    • 神 divine, spiritual
    • 圣 holy, sage-like
    Example

    这座教堂对信徒来说是神圣的地方。

    zhè zuò jiào táng duì xìn tú lái shuō shì shén shèng de dì fang

    This church is a sacred place for believers.

  • 10 神态 shén tài — expression, manner, bearing HSK 7
    • 神 spirit, mental/emotional state as shown outwardly
    • 态 state, form, manner of appearance
    Example

    看她的神态就知道她很高兴。

    kàn tā de shén tài jiù zhī dào tā hěn gāo xìng

    Looking at her expression, you can tell she's very happy.

  • 11 神情 shén qíng — expression HSK 7
    • 神 spirit, mental state
    • 情 emotion, feeling
    Example

    他看着照片，神情变得悲伤。

    tā kàn zhe zhào piàn shén qíng biàn de bēi shāng

    Looking at the photo, his expression became sad.

  • 12 神气 shén qì — proud; cocky; arrogant HSK 7
    • 神 spirit; manner; bearing
    • 气 air; bearing; appearance
    Example

    他考了第一名，走路都神气起来了。

    tā kǎo le dì yī míng zǒu lù dōu shén qì qǐ lái le

    He got first place and now walks around all cocky.

  • 13 精神病 jīng shén bìng — mental illness HSK 7
    • 精 essence, refined (forms 'spirit/mind' with 神)
    • 神 spirit, consciousness (completes 'spirit/mind' with 精)
    • 病 illness, disease
    Example

    他患有精神病，需要专业治疗。

    tā huàn yǒu jīng shén bìng xū yào zhuān yè zhì liáo

    He has a mental illness and needs professional treatment.

  • 14 聚精会神 jù jīng huì shén — focus intently HSK 7
    • 聚 gather, collect (one's mental faculties)
    • 精 essence, spirit, mental energy
    • 会 gather together, concentrate
    • 神 spirit, mind, attention
    Example

    他聚精会神地看书，没注意到我进来了。

    tā jù jīng huì shén de kàn shū méi zhù yì dào wǒ jìn lái le

    He was reading so intently that he didn't notice me come in.

Structure & writing
1 眼 yǎn — eye (visual organ of humans and animals)

眼 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 目 mù — eye
目 is a component in 38 characters
HSK 1
看 kàn to look at; to watch 睡 shuì to sleep
HSK 2
眼 yǎn eye (visual organ of humans and animals) 着 zhuó to wear (clothing) 睛 jīng eyeball, pupil of the eye
HSK 3
冒 mào to rise; to emerge; to come out 直 zhí straight; not curved (opposite of 曲) 相 xiāng mutually; each other
HSK 4
具 jù tool; utensil; implement 省 shěng to save; to economize (opposite of 费)
HSK 5
泪 lèi tears; colorless liquid secreted by the lacrimal glands of the eye 盾 dùn shield (ancient protective weapon used in battle) 眠 mián to sleep
HSK 6
盲 máng blind; unable to see 盼 pàn to eagerly hope for; to long for 眉 méi eyebrow 睁 zhēng to open one's eyes 督 dū to supervise, oversee, inspect
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瞧 qiáo (colloq.) to look; to see 瞬 shùn to blink; to wink
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渺 miǎo vast and boundless (of water) 盯 dīng to fix one's gaze on; to stare at 盹 dǔn a brief nap; a doze 眨 zhǎ to blink (the eyes) 眯 mī to squint; to narrow the eyes
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眶 kuàng eye socket; the area around the eye 眺 tiào to gaze into the distance 睐 lài (lit.) having misaligned pupils 睦 mù harmonious; amicable 睬 cǎi to pay attention to; to take notice of 睹 dǔ to see; to witness 瞄 miáo to aim at; to fix one's gaze on a target 瞅 chǒu (dial.) to look; to gaze 瞎 xiā to go blind; (of eyes) to lose the ability to see 瞒 mán to conceal the truth from others 瞩 zhǔ to gaze at; to fix one's eyes on 瞪 dèng to open one's eyes wide 瞻 zhān to look up or look forward
1.2 艮 gèn — one of the eight trigrams, representing mountain
艮 is a component in 14 characters
HSK 1
很 hěn very; quite
HSK 2
眼 yǎn eye (visual organ of humans and animals) 跟 gēn heel (of the foot or shoe/sock)
HSK 3
根 gēn root (organ of a higher plant that anchors it and absorbs water and nutrients; taproots and fibrous roots) 银 yín silver (metallic element, symbol Ag, atomic number 47)
HSK 5
良 liáng good; excellent 艰 jiān difficult; not easy 退 tuì to move backward (opposite of 进) 限 xiàn specified range; limit
HSK 6
恨 hèn to hate; to resent 狠 hěn fierce; cruel 痕 hén trace, mark left by something
HSK 7
垦 kěn to reclaim wasteland, to open up land for cultivation 恳 kěn sincere, earnest

Stroke order

2 神 shén — god; deity; creator and ruler of all things

神 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 礻 shì — spirit/altar radical, relating to worship and the divine
礻 is a component in 13 characters
HSK 1
视 shì to look; to see
HSK 3
礼 lǐ ceremony or etiquette formed by social morals and customs
HSK 4
社 shè earth deity, and the place, day, and rites for worshipping it in ancient times 祝 zhù to wish; to express good wishes 福 fú happiness; good fortune; blessing (opposite of 祸)
HSK 5
神 shén god; deity; creator and ruler of all things 祸 huò misfortune; disaster (opposite of 福)
HSK 6
祖 zǔ grandparent; parent's parent 祥 xiáng auspicious; fortunate
HSK 7
祀 sì sacrifice; ritual offering to gods or ancestors 祈 qí to pray to gods for blessings; to pray 祷 dǎo to pray (to heaven or a deity for help) 禅 chán abbreviated transliteration of Sanskrit 'dhyāna', referring to Buddhist meditation
2.2 申 shēn — the ninth of the twelve Earthly Branches
申 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 5
伸 shēn to stretch out; to extend 神 shén god; deity; creator and ruler of all things
HSK 6
审 shěn detailed; thorough 畅 chàng unobstructed; flowing freely
HSK 7
呻 shēn to chant; to recite 绅 shēn wide sash worn over the outer garment by ancient scholar-officials

Stroke order