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    Using 眼睛 (yǎnjing) to say "eye"

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Verb + 眼睛

    Explanation

    眼睛 (yǎnjing) is a noun meaning "eye" or "eyes." It is used to refer to the physical organ of sight and also appears in many figurative expressions. For example, 闭上眼睛 means "to close one's eyes."

    Examples

    • 她的眼睛又大又亮，特别好看。

      Tā de yǎnjing yòu dà yòu liàng, tèbié hǎokàn.

      Her eyes are big and bright, really beautiful.

    • 看了一天手机，眼睛好累啊。

      Kàn le yī tiān shǒujī, yǎnjing hǎo lèi a.

      After looking at my phone all day, my eyes are so tired.

    • 闭上眼睛，深呼吸，放松一下。

      Bìshàng yǎnjing, shēn hūxī, fàngsōng yīxià.

      Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and relax.

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