窥

窺

kuī

verb #19,146

Meanings

1 to peep
2 to peek
3 to spy on
4 to pry into

Characters

to peep; to spy on

Examples

他偷窥邻居的隐私，被投诉了。

Tā tōu kuī línjū de yǐnsī, bèi tóusù le.

He was reported for spying on his neighbor's privacy.

这本书让我们得以一窥古代宫廷生活。

Zhè běn shū ràng wǒmen déyǐ yī kuī gǔdài gōngtíng shēnghuó.

This book gives us a glimpse into ancient court life.

Tips

usage

Common compounds: 偷窥 (tōukuī, to peep/voyeur), 窥探 (kuītàn, to spy/probe), 内窥镜 (nèikuījìng, endoscope). 一窥 (yī kuī) means 'to get a glimpse of'.

Stroke Order

窥 kuī