guā

literary

Meaning of 刮目

刮目 means to completely change one's view; to look with new eyes (especially after noticing improvement). Pronounced guā mù.

  • to completely change one's view; to look with new eyes (especially after noticing improvement)

Definitions & Examples

Shì
bié
sān
 
gēng
guā
xiāng
kàn
 

When a scholar returns after three days, one should look at him with new eyes.

de
jìn
lìng
rén
guā
 

His progress makes people look at him with new eyes.

yào
duì
guā
xiāng
kàn
 

You should look at him with new eyes and revise your opinion of him.