- 眼睛 yǎnjing eyethe organ used for seeing in humans and animals
- 一眼 yīyǎn a glancea quick look; a glimpse; a glance
- 眼前 yǎnqián before one's eyesDirectly in front of one's face; nearby
- 眼泪 yǎnlèi tearstears; teardrops
- 眼神 yǎnshén expression in one's eyesThe look or emotion conveyed through the eyes; a meaningful glance or wink
- 眼里 yǎnli in one's eyeswithin one's vision or sight; also used to refer to one's perspective, mind, or opinion
- 眼镜 yǎnjìng glassesspectacles or eyeglasses used to correct vision or protect the eyes
- 眼光 yǎnguāng insightthe ability to observe, judge, or appreciate things; foresight or vision
- 亲眼 qīnyǎn with one's own eyeswith one's own eyes; personally; witnessed firsthand
- 眼球 yǎnqiú eyeballthe main spherical part of the eye; commonly called [[眼珠子|眼珠子|yan3 zhu1 zi5]]
- 眼下 yǎnxià nowat the moment; at present; currently
- 着眼 zhuóyǎn to have in mind; to see from a perspectiveTo focus one's attention on or consider something from a specific perspective or viewpoint (often as a starting point for action)
- 眼看 yǎnkàn soonIn a moment; very soon; shortly; used to describe a situation that is about to happen.
- 眼中 yǎnzhōng in someone's eyesin one's eyes; in one's view or opinion
- 眼睁睁 yǎnzhēngzhēng staringwith wide-open eyes; staring blankly or fixedly
- 耀眼 yàoyǎn dazzlingto shine brightly and overpower the eyes; glaringly bright
- 眼圈 yǎnquān rim of the eyeThe area surrounding the eye, including the eyelid and eye socket; also used to describe the redness when about to cry or the dark circles from fatigue.
- 眨眼 zhǎyǎn to blinkto open and close the eyes quickly; to blink or wink
- 眼科 yǎnkē ophthalmologydepartment of ophthalmology; the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders
- 眼熟 yǎnshú familiar-lookingto look familiar; to seem as though one has seen someone or something before
- 眼皮 yǎnpí eyelidthe fold of skin that can open and close over the eye; common name for the [[眼睑|眼瞼|yan3 jian3]]
- 眼线 yǎnxiàn informerA person who is planted to secretly scout or gather information, such as a spy, scout, or snitch
- 眼压 yǎnyā intraocular pressureThe pressure of the fluid inside the eyeball against its surrounding tissues; standard levels maintain the eye's shape and function.
- 眼角 yǎnjiǎo corner of the eyeThe outer or inner corner of the eye where the eyelids meet; canthus.
- 眼眶 yǎnkuàng eye socketThe bony cavity (orbit) that contains the eyeball.
- 转眼 zhuǎnyǎn in the blink of an eyeDescribes a very short period of time; in a flash or an instant
- 眼见 yǎnjiàn to see with one's own eyesto see with one's own eyes; to witness
- 眼看着 yǎnkànzhe to watch helplesslyTo look on passively or without being able to intervene while something happens; to witness helplessly.
- 字眼 zìyǎn wordingthe choice of words used in speech or writing; diction; wording
- 眼影 yǎnyǐng eye shadowcosmetic powder or cream applied to the eyelids to add color or depth
- 放眼 fàngyǎn to take a broad viewto survey or view broadly; to scan widely or look into the distance
- 显眼 xiǎnyǎn conspicuousconspicuous; eye-catching; easy to see; showy or glamorous
- 肉眼 ròuyǎn naked eyeThe human eye used alone without the help of a telescope, microscope, or other instruments
- 眼袋 yǎndài eye bagspuffiness or sagging skin under the eyes, often becoming more visible with age, fatigue, or crying
- 眼界 yǎnjiè field of visionthe range of one's sight; also refers more broadly to one's outlook, scope, or knowledge horizon
- 睁眼 zhēngyǎn to open one's eyesto open one's eyes; to be awake
- 不起眼 bùqǐyǎn unremarkableinconspicuous; not striking; not drawing attention or being given importance
- 眼底 yǎndǐ fundusThe back part of the inside of the eye, including the retina and optic nerve
- 眼睑 yǎnjiǎn eyelideyelid; the fold of skin and muscle that covers and protects the eye; commonly called [[眼皮|眼皮|yan3 pi2]]
- 青光眼 qīngguāngyǎn glaucomaAn eye disease characterized by high pressure inside the eyeball which can lead to vision loss or blindness; also known as [[绿内障|綠內障|lu:4 nei4 zhang4]].
- 眼花缭乱 yǎnhuāliáoluàn to be dazzledto be dazzled; to be confused by a complex or multicolored sight; to be overwhelmed by a variety of things
- 心眼 xīnyǎn heartone's inner heart or mind
- 隐形眼镜 yǐnxíngyǎnjìng contact lensescontact lenses; a thin lens placed directly on the surface of the eye to correct vision
- 眼罩 yǎnzhào eye coveringAnything used to cover or protect the eyes, including an eye mask, blindfold, eye patch, goggles, or blinkers for horses; used for shielding light, protecting after surgery, or preventing vision.
- 眼帘 yǎnlián eyelids(literary) eyelids; specifically used when comparing the eyelid to a curtain that covers the eye
- 眼镜蛇 yǎnjìngshé cobraa highly venomous snake found in tropical and subtropical regions; named for the spectacle-like markings on its neck hood when expanded
- 戴眼镜 dàiyǎnjìng to wear glassesto wear glasses; to wear spectacles
- 眼色 yǎnsè meaningful glanceA glance or look given to another person as a signal or to convey a specific meaning
- 眼珠 yǎnzhū eyeballthe eyeball; the globe of the eye
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- MTSU Chinese text computingSUBTLEX-CH