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眼
yǎn
Description
“眼”就是人和动物看东西的器官，也就是眼睛。
"眼" is the organ for humans and animals to see, that is, the eye.
它还可以当量词，比如“一眼井”，也用在很多词里，像“眼睛”“眼镜”。
It can also be a measure word, like in "一眼井", and is used in many words such as "眼睛" and "眼镜".
Meanings
眼yǎn
eye
他的眼很大，很好看。
His eyes are big and very attractive.
眼yǎn
small hole or opening
针眼太小了，线穿不进去。
The needle's eye is too small; the thread can't pass through.
眼yǎn
measure word for wells, glances, etc.
我看了他一眼。
I glanced at him.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
眼 alone is a bit literary; everyday speech uses 眼睛 for the physical eye.
- Etymology
目 (eye radical) plus phonetic 艮.
In videos
“就是他们只要对到眼，不管你们认不认识。”
“你会进入被称之为快速眼动REM这个阶段”
“甚至连快速眼动期都没有。”
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