眼神

yǎnshén

noun HSK 7-9 #2,555

Measure Word

一个眼神 gè

Meanings

1 look in one's eyes
2 expression in one's eyes
3 gaze

Characters

spirit; expression

The spirit in the eyes - the look or expression in someone's eyes.

Examples

HSK 3

他用一个眼神就让孩子安静下来了。

Tā yòng yī gè yǎnshén jiù ràng háizi ānjìng xiàlái le.

He silenced the child with just one look.

HSK 4

她的眼神充满了期待。

Tā de yǎnshén chōngmǎn le qīdài.

Her eyes were full of anticipation.

Tips

usage

眼神 refers to the expressive quality of someone's gaze, not just the physical eye. Common descriptions: 眼神犀利 (sharp gaze), 眼神温柔 (gentle gaze), 眼神交流 (eye contact).

Stroke Order

眼 yǎn

神 shén