Definition
瞪 (dèng) means “to stare at” with emphasis on an angry or disapproving glare, often opening the eyes wide. It contrasts with 盯 (dīng), which is a fixed, focused gaze that can be neutral or curious, not necessarily angry. Use 瞪 when the stare is hostile or reproachful.
verb
to stare atto glare at
Easily confused
- 蹬dēnglook-aliketo step on, to tread on
- 等děngsound-aliketo wait for
- 登dēnglook-aliketo climb, to ascend (a mountain, stairs, etc.)
- 等děngsound-aliketo wait for; to await
- 灯dēngsound-alikelamp; light
Examples
- 瞪，。Tā dèng le wǒ yì yǎn, ránh, ránhòu zǒu le.He glared at me and then left.
- 瞪，。Bié dèng zhe wǒ, wǒ yòu méi zuò cuò shénme.Don't stare at me, I didn't do anything wrong.
- 瞪，。Tā dèng le wǒ yí xià, méi shuō huà.He gave me a glare and didn't say a word.
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