(dèng) — to stare at; to glare at

Definition

瞪 is to stare or glare with wide eyes, usually hostile or angry. Stronger than 盯 (neutral 'stare/gaze') and 瞅 (casual 'glance').

verb
to stare atto glare at

Examples

  • Tā dèng le wǒ yì yǎn, rán hòu zǒu le.
    He glared at me and then left.
  • Bié dèng zhe wǒ, wǒ yòu méi zuò cuò shén me.
    Don't stare at me, I didn't do anything wrong.
  • Tā dèng le wǒ yí xià, méi shuō huà.
    He gave me a glare and didn't say a word.

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