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眼中

yǎnzhōng

Description

"眼中"的意思是在一个人的眼睛里,或者在心里觉得重要。

"眼中" means in a person's eyes, or something considered important in the heart.

我们常常说"眼中只有钱"或者"目中无人",表示一个人心里想的东西。

We often say "眼中只有钱" or "目中无人" to express what a person is thinking about.

Meanings

眼中yǎnzhōng

in one's eyes; in one's view or mind

在他眼中,家人最重要。

In his eyes, family is the most important.

眼中钉yǎnzhōngdīng

a thorn in one's eye; a hated person

他把我当成眼中钉。

He sees me as a thorn in his side.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    眼 (eye) + 中 (inside/within), literally "within the eyes."

  • Nuance

    often used figuratively for how someone perceives or values something.

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