盯住 (dīng zhù) — to fix one's eyes on (someone/something); to keep a close watch on
Definition
盯住 means to fix your eyes on something and keep watching it closely — not a quick glance but sustained focus. Stronger than 看 (just 'look') or 观察 (more detached, analytical watching).
verb
to fix one's eyes on (someone/something)to keep a close watch on
Examples
- 盯住，。Mā ma dīng zhù hái zi, pà tā shuāi dǎo.Mom keeps a close watch on the child, afraid he'll fall.
- 盯住。Tā zài àn chù dīng zhù duì shǒu de yì jǔ yí dòng.From the shadows, he watches the opponent's every move.
- 盯住，。Nǐ yào dīng zhù mù biāo, bié fēn xīn.You must keep your eyes on the target; don't get distracted.
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