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    Using 眼神 (yǎnshén) to express "the look in one's eyes"

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    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Verb + 眼神 / 眼神 + 里

    Explanation

    The noun 眼神 (yǎnshén) means "the look in one's eyes" or "expression in one's gaze" and refers to the emotion or meaning conveyed through someone's eyes. It combines 眼 (eye) with 神 (spirit/expression). It is commonly used in narrative and descriptive writing, as in 交换了眼神 (exchanged a look) or 眼神里充满了悲伤 (eyes filled with sadness).

    Examples

    • 她用温柔的眼神看着孩子。

      Tā yòng wēnróu de yǎnshén kànzhe háizi.

      She looked at the child with a gentle gaze.

    • 他的眼神里充满了坚定和自信。

      Tā de yǎnshén lǐ chōngmǎn le jiāndìng hé zìxìn.

      His eyes were full of determination and confidence.

    • 我注意到她的眼神有些不安。

      Wǒ zhùyì dào tā de yǎnshén yǒuxiē bù'ān.

      I noticed that her eyes looked somewhat uneasy.

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