三角眼

sānjiǎoyǎn

noun

Meanings

1 triangular eyes (eye shape with drooping outer corner and downward upper lid)
2 triangle-shaped eyes

Characters

Examples

HSK 3

他长着一双三角眼。

Tā zhǎng zhe yì shuāng sānjiǎoyǎn.

He has a pair of triangle-shaped eyes.

HSK 5

三角眼的人看起来比较严肃。

Sānjiǎoyǎn de rén kànqǐlái bǐjiào yánsù.

People with triangular eyes often look more stern.

HSK 7-9

化妆可以让三角眼看起来更圆。

Huàzhuāng kěyǐ ràng sānjiǎoyǎn kànqǐlái gèng yuán.

Makeup can make triangular eyes look rounder.

Tips

culture

One of the classical eye-shape names used in Chinese physiognomy (面相) and beauty content, alongside 丹凤眼 (phoenix eyes), 桃花眼 (peach-blossom eyes), 杏眼 (almond eyes), 柳叶眼 (willow-leaf eyes). Not always flattering - in traditional 面相 it can carry an impression of sharpness or ruthlessness.

Stroke Order

三 sān

角 jiǎo

眼 yǎn