炯 (jiǒng) — (bound form) bright, shining (only in compounds, especially 炯炯)
Definition
Bound form used almost only in the reduplicated 炯炯, meaning 'bright and sparkling' — usually said of eyes or a gaze. Don't try to use 炯 on its own.
bound form
(bound form) brightshining (only in compounds, especially 炯炯)
Examples
- ，。Tā de yǎn jing jiǒng jiǒng yǒu shén, kàn qǐ lái hěn yǒu jīng shén.His eyes are bright and spirited; he looks very energetic.
- 炯炯，。Lǎo rén mù guāng jiǒng jiǒng, yì diǎn yě bú xiàng bā shí suì.The old man's gaze is piercing; he doesn't look eighty at all.
- 炯炯。Tā nà shuāng jiǒng jiǒng de yǎn jing ràng rén yìn xiàng shēn kè.Her sparkling eyes left a deep impression on people.
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