侧目而视
cè​mù'ér​shì

to look askance

  1. 侧目 側目 cè​mù
    to cast a sidelong glance
    To look out of the corner of one's eyes at someone to express fear, anger, indignation, or shock.
  2. 而 ér particleconjunction
    [adverbial linker]
    Connects an adverb-like description to the following verb to show the manner, cause, or basis of an action.
  3. 视 視 shì verb
    to look at
    (literary or bound form) to look at; to watch; to see; used as a root in words related to sight or vision