目光

mù guāng

sight; vision; view

HSK Level 5

Example Sentences

他用怀疑的目光看着我。

tā yòng huáiyí de mùguāng kànzhe wǒ.

He looked at me with suspicion.

她用欣赏的目光看着我。

tā yòng xīnshǎng de mùguāng kànzhe wǒ.

She looked at me with admiration.

他用愤怒的目光看着我。

tā yòng fènnù de mùguāng kànzhe wǒ.

He looked at me with anger.

Synonyms

视线 (shìxiàn)

line of sight

眼光 (yǎnguāng)

glance

Antonyms

暗淡 (àn dàn)

dim

模糊 (mó hu)

vague

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 目光 (mùguāng) is composed of two characters: 目 (mù), meaning "eye", and 光 (guāng), meaning "light" or "brightness". Together, these characters form the compound word 目光, which literally means "eye light" or "eye brightness". In a figurative sense, 目光 can be understood as "gaze", "look", or "glance". It refers to the direction or focus of one's eyes, often conveying a person's thoughts, emotions, or intentions. For example, the phrase 目光炯炯 (mùguāng jiǒngjiǒng) means "bright-eyed" or "sharp-eyed", indicating a person with a keen or penetrating gaze. On the other hand, the phrase 目光呆滞 (mùguāng dāizhì) means "dull-eyed" or "vacant-eyed", suggesting a lack of focus or interest. Understanding the etymology of 目光 helps learners grasp the nuances of its meaning and usage in various contexts.

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