直视

zhí shì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to look straight at

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 避开 bì kāi 避开 bì kāi to avoid 目光接触: to avoid

Related words

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• 目睹 mù dǔ 目睹 mù dǔ to witness 亲眼看到: to witness

Synonyms

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• 凝视 níng shì 凝视 níng shì to gaze at 长时间注视: to gaze at

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 直视 (to look straight at) with 注视 (to gaze at attentively).

Formality

直视 is neutral in register; suitable for both spoken and written contexts.

Example Sentences

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他 直视 着我的眼睛。

He looked straight into my eyes.

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Child Words of 直视

• 直 直 zhí: straight
• 视 视 shì: (bound form) to look at