Definition
眼里 is a fixed phrase used as a locative expression meaning 'in one's eyes/vision' literally, but more often metaphorically to mean 'in someone's view or attention'. It often appears in patterns like 在…眼里 ('in sb's eyes/view') or 看…眼里 ('notice/see in one's eyes'). The phrase also carries cultural associations — saying someone 眼里有活 means they are observant and diligent around the house or workplace.
p.w.
within one's sightin one's field of visionin someone's view or perceptionas someone sees it
Examples
- 眼里？Nǐ yǎn lǐ hái yǒu méi yǒu wǒ zhège péngyou?Do you still see me as a friend in your eyes?
- 眼里，。Tā dōu bǎ zhè shì kàn zài yǎn lǐ, bù shuō éryǐ.He has taken note of this matter in his eyes, just doesn't say it.
- 眼里，。Zài biérén yǎn lǐ, tā shì ge chénggōng de rén.In other people's eyes, he is a successful person.
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