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“eye” in Chinese

眼睛yǎnjīng
Illustration of "eye" in a Chinese cultural setting
A child is looking closely at a colorful butterfly in a garden, their big eyes full of wonder. The sunlight reflects off their eyes, showing how important they are for seeing the beauty around us.

Usage note

The word 眼睛 (yǎnjīng) means 'eye' and is used to talk about the organ we see with. It's a simple word that can describe appearance and is commonly used in everyday conversation.

Examples

  • 我的眼睛很大。

    My eyes are big.

  • 他有蓝色的眼睛。

    He has blue eyes.

  • 她的眼睛很漂亮。

    Her eyes are very pretty.

Quick check

What does "眼睛" mean?

  • A. eye
  • B. today
  • C. tree
  • D. tomorrow

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