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Expressing witnessing something with 目睹 (mùdǔ)
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Emphasis
Structure
亲眼 + 目睹 + Event
Explanation
The verb 目睹 (mùdǔ) means "to witness" or "to see with one's own eyes." It is a formal, literary word often used in serious or dramatic contexts. It is frequently paired with 亲眼 for emphasis, as in 亲眼目睹 (to personally witness).
Examples
他目睹了那场事故的全过程。
Tā mùdǔ le nà chǎng shìgù de quán guòchéng.
He witnessed the entire course of that accident.
我们有幸目睹了这个历史性的时刻。
Wǒmen yǒuxìng mùdǔ le zhège lìshǐ xìng de shíkè.
We were fortunate to witness this historic moment.
她目睹了城市这些年的巨大变化。
Tā mùdǔ le chéngshì zhèxiē nián de jùdà biànhuà.
She has witnessed the enormous changes in the city over the years.