(kuàng) — (bound form) eye socket; orbit of the eye

Définition

眶 is a bound form meaning 'eye socket' — the bony hollow around the eye. It almost always appears with 眼 (e.g. 眼眶, 眼眶红了) rather than alone, and is more anatomical/formal than everyday eye words.

bound form
(bound form) eye socketorbit of the eye

Exemples

  • Tā de yǎn kuàng yǒu xiē hóng zhǒng.
    His eye sockets are a bit swollen.
  • Tā gǎn dòng dé rè lèi yíng kuàng.
    She was so moved that tears filled her eyes.
  • Tā de yòu yǎn kuàng shòu shāng le.
    His right eye socket is injured.

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