How to write 眈
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Meaning of 眈
Pinyin
dān
Radical
目
Strokes
9
Definition
gaze intently
Usage
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眈 [dān]
Meaning: 〈动〉
1. 注视: To gaze; as in "虎视眈眈" (to glare fiercely and greedily).
2. 古同“耽”，沉溺: An ancient term meaning to be immersed or indulged in something.
【本义】: 眈眈 (gazing expression)
【造字法】: Phonetic-ideographic character, composed of "目" (eye) and "冘" (voice).
Additional Meanings:
1. 虎视;雄视 ([En.] glare)
2. 爱好;迷恋 ([En.] be keen on; indulge in)
【引】:
1. 《说文》: 眈 means to focus on nearby while aiming for distant goals. Composed of "目" and the phonetic "冘".
2. 《易·颐》: The phrase "虎视眈眈" refers to a fierce gaze; commentary notes: "The tiger does not seek for beauty."
3. 《广雅》: 眈眈 means to see.
4. 眈眈 indicates a fierce gaze. – From "汉书·叙传" commentary; it suggests that gazing down conveys the action of looking below.
5. 《集韵》: 眈 signifies a glare like that of a tiger.
Example:
如: 眈悦 (to be passionate about; to love).
Same Pronunciation Characters
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Input Method for 眈
Pinyin
dan1
Wubi
hpqn
Cangjie
bulbu
Zhengma
lwrd
Four Corner
64012
Unicode
U+7708
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