眼神

yǎnshén

noun HSK 7 #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

她的眼神充满了期待。

Tā de yǎnshén chōngmǎn le qīdài.

Her eyes were full of anticipation.

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.

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