显眼 (xiǎn yǎn) — conspicuous, eye-catching
Definition
A neutral adjective for something that stands out and draws the eye (color, clothing, behavior). Less formal than 醒目, which emphasizes a strong visual design impact.
adjective
conspicuouseye-catching
Examples
- 显眼。Zhè jiàn yī fu de yán sè hěn xiǎn yǎn.The color of this piece of clothing is very eye-catching.
- 显眼，。Tā de xíng wéi tài xiǎn yǎn le, dà jiā dōu zhù yì dào tā le.His behavior was too conspicuous; everyone noticed him.
- 显眼。Nà liàng hóng chē zài tíng chē chǎng lǐ hěn xiǎn yǎn.That red car is very conspicuous in the parking lot.
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