Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
眼
yǎn
Description
"眼"就是我们看东西的地方，也就是眼睛。
"眼" is the place we use to see things, that is, the eye.
它也可以用来数小的洞或者水井，比如"一眼井"。
It can also be used to count small holes or wells, such as "一眼井" (one well).
Meanings
眼yǎn
eye
我的眼很累，想休息一下。
My eyes are tired and want to rest.
眼yǎn
small hole or opening
这个针眼太小了。
The eye of this needle is too small.
眼yǎn
measure word for wells or glances
村里有一眼井。
There is a well in the village.
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Notes
- Etymology
眼 combines 目 (eye) with 艮 for sound; original meaning is the eye.
- Nuance
眼 alone is more literary; everyday speech usually says 眼睛 for "eye."
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