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    Referring to glasses or eyewear with 眼镜 (yǎnjìng)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Modifier + 眼镜

    Explanation

    The noun 眼镜 (yǎnjìng) means "glasses" or "eyewear," referring to lenses worn over the eyes for vision correction or protection. It can refer to prescription glasses, sunglasses, or safety goggles depending on the context. Use 眼镜 with an appropriate modifier to specify the type of eyewear.

    Examples

    • 我忘了带眼镜，看不清黑板上的字。

      wǒ wàng le dài yǎnjìng, kàn bù qīng hēibǎn shàng de zì.

      I forgot to bring my glasses and can't see the words on the blackboard clearly.

    • 她新买了一副太阳眼镜，很好看。

      tā xīn mǎi le yī fù tàiyáng yǎnjìng, hěn hǎokàn.

      She just bought a new pair of sunglasses — they look great.

    • 爷爷看报纸的时候总要戴上眼镜。

      yéye kàn bàozhǐ de shíhou zǒng yào dài shàng yǎnjìng.

      Grandpa always puts on his glasses when reading the newspaper.

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