肉眼 (ròu yǎn) — the naked eye, unaided vision; (figurative) the perspective of a layperson; unspecialized observation
Definition
Literally "flesh eye," it means unaided human vision (vs. through a microscope or instrument). It also contrasts a layperson's ordinary observation with that of a specialist or expert.
noun
the naked eyeunaided vision(figurative) the perspective of a laypersonunspecialized observation
Examples
- 肉眼。Yòng ròu yǎn jiù néng kàn dào tiān shàng de xīng xing.You can see the stars in the sky with the naked eye.
- 肉眼。Zhè ge xì jié yòng ròu yǎn hěn nán fā xiàn.This detail is hard to spot with the naked eye.
- 肉眼，。ròu yǎn Kàn de chū lái, tā shì wài háng.It's obvious to the naked eye that he's an amateur.
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