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    Expressing staring intently with 盯 (dīng)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    盯 + 着 + Object + 看

    Explanation

    The verb 盯 (dīng) means to stare fixedly at someone or something. It often conveys intense focus or scrutiny and is frequently followed by 着 (zhe) to indicate a continuous state. For example, 盯着她看 means "staring at her."

    Examples

    • 他一直盯着手机屏幕,眼睛都不眨一下。

      Tā yīzhí dīng zhe shǒujī píngmù, yǎnjīng dōu bù zhǎ yīxià.

      He kept staring at his phone screen without even blinking.

    • 别盯着人家看,这样很不礼貌。

      Bié dīng zhe rénjiā kàn, zhèyàng hěn bù lǐmào.

      Don't stare at people; it's very rude.

    • 猫蹲在窗台上,盯着外面的小鸟。

      Māo dūn zài chuāngtái shàng, dīng zhe wàimiàn de xiǎo niǎo.

      The cat crouched on the windowsill, staring at the birds outside.

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