Definition
眼神 (yǎn shén) refers to the emotion or expression visible in someone's eyes — the 'look' they give. 目光 (mù guāng) is broader: it can mean a gaze, the direction of one's attention, or even long-term vision (foresight). 眼色 (yǎn sè) is a deliberate, meaningful glance used as a signal, and also the ability to read social cues.
noun
the expression or emotion in one's eyesthe look in someone's eyesa meaningful glance (exchanged between people)
Easily confused
- 延伸yán shēnsound-aliketo extend, to stretch (in space, time, or abstract sense)
Examples
- 眼神。Tā de yǎn shén li chōngmǎn le wēnróu.Her eyes were full of tenderness.
- 眼神，。Tāmen jiāohuàn le yíxià yǎn shén, jiù míngbai le duìfāng de yìsi.They exchanged a glance and immediately understood each other.
- 眼神，？Nǐ de yǎn shén bú duì, sāhuǎng le ba?The look in your eyes isn't right — you're lying, aren't you?
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