Chinese

dīng
Meaning: to stare; to gaze
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

盯

Example sentences

Don't keep staring at other people.
請不要盯著電腦屏幕看太久。
请不要盯著电脑屏幕看太久。
Please don't stare at the computer screen for too long.
他目不轉睛地盯著黑板上的題目。
他目不转睛地盯著黑板上的题目。
He stared fixedly at the problem on the blackboard.
他盯著窗外發愣,不知道在想什麼。
他盯著窗外发愣,不知道在想什么。
He stared out the window in a daze, not knowing what he was thinking.
小貓蹲在門口,一動不動地盯著蝴蝶。
小猫蹲在门口,一动不动地盯著蝴蝶。
The kitten crouched at the door, staring motionless at the butterfly.

Usage Notes

To look at someone or something with eyes fixed on them, often impolitely or intently.

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