Meaning of 正眼
正眼 means proper gaze; respectful look; looking straight at someone (as a sign of respect). Pronounced zhèng yǎn.
- proper gaze; respectful look; looking straight at someone (as a sign of respect)
Definitions & Examples
Tā他
cóng从
bù不
ná拿
zhèng正
yǎn眼
kàn看
wǒ我
。
He never looks me in the eye (he looks down on me).
Lǎo老
bǎn板
lián连
zhèng正
yǎn眼
dōu都
bù不
qiáo瞧
wǒ我
yī一
xià下
。
The boss won't even glance at me.
Nǐ你
yīng应
gāi该
ná拿
zhèng正
yǎn眼
kàn看
rén人
，
biǎo表
shì示
zūn尊
zhòng重
。
You should look people squarely in the face to show respect.
Tā他
gāo高
ào傲
de得
hěn很
，
cóng从
lái来
bù不
ná拿
zhèng正
yǎn眼
kàn看
rén人
。
He is extremely arrogant and never deigns to look at anyone properly.