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刺眼
cìyǎn
Description
"刺眼"是说光太强，让眼睛觉得不舒服。
"刺眼" means the light is too strong, making the eyes feel uncomfortable.
它也可以说一个东西看起来很奇怪，让人不想看。
It can also describe something that looks strange and makes people not want to look at it.
Meanings
刺眼cìyǎn
dazzling; glaring (too bright for the eyes)
太阳很刺眼，我要戴墨镜。
The sun is glaring; I need to wear sunglasses.
刺眼cìyǎn
unpleasant or jarring to look at
这个颜色太刺眼了。
This color is too harsh on the eyes.
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Notes
- Etymology
刺 (to prick/stab) + 眼 (eye), literally "pricking the eyes."
- Nuance
compare 刺耳 (jarring to the ears) for sound.
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