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红眼
hóngyǎn
Description
"红眼"常常用来说一个人看到别人的东西很好，心里很想要，也就是很羡慕、很嫉妒。
"红眼" is often used to describe when someone sees something good that others have and really wants it, meaning they feel very envious or jealous.
它也可以指眼睛变红，比如哭了以后，眼睛就红了。
It can also refer to eyes turning red, for example, after crying, the eyes become red.
Meanings
红眼hóngyǎn
to be jealous or envious of others
看到他买了新车，很多人都红眼了。
Seeing that he bought a new car, many people were envious.
红眼hóngyǎn
red eyes, from crying or tiredness
她哭了一晚上，早上还是红眼。
She cried all night and still had red eyes in the morning.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
红眼 and 眼红 both mean jealous; 眼红 is more common in speech.
- Etymology
红 (red) + 眼 (eye), from eyes reddening with strong emotion.
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