睐
squint; to glance sideways
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
strabismus; squint; misalignment of the pupil
archaicClassical medical term describing a condition where the eye pupil is not centered. Rarely used in modern contexts except in traditional medical texts.
Ancient medical texts record that those with the condition of 'lai' have pupils that are not centered.
verb
to look; to glance sideways; to cast a favorable look upon
literaryPrimarily used in the compound '青睐' (qīng lài), meaning to regard with favor or esteem. Derived from the story of Ruan Ji, who would look at people he respected with his black pupils (青眼) and those he disdained with the white of his eye (白眼).
His works are highly favored by readers.
Bright eyes skilled at glancing, dimples supporting the corners of the mouth. (From 'Rhapsody on the Luo River Goddess')
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This company has always favored young people with innovative abilities.