Definition
醒目 (xǐngmù) describes something that is visually striking and immediately catches the eye, like a bright sign or bold font. It's more about the object's inherent visual impact than the viewer's reaction — unlike 引人注目 (yǐnrénzhùmù), which focuses on the act of attracting attention. It's also less intense than 抢眼 (qiǎngyǎn), which implies something that grabs attention aggressively.
adjective
eye-catchingstriking (visually)
Examples
- 醒目，。Zhège shāngdiàn de zhāopái fēicháng xǐng mù, hěn yuǎn jiù néng kànjiàn.This store's sign is very eye-catching; you can see it from far away.
- 醒目。Tā jīntiān chuān le yí jiàn yánsè xǐng mù de wàitào.She wore a coat in a striking color today.
- 醒目。Shèjìshī yòng xǐng mù de zìtǐ lái tūchū biāotí.The designer used eye-catching fonts to highlight the title.
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