eyes blazing like torches; having great foresight
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to have eyes blazing like torches; to have penetrating insight
formalOriginally described the literal brightness of someone's gaze (e.g., from anger or intensity), but its modern primary meaning is metaphorical, praising someone's far-sightedness and wisdom. Often used in formal or commendatory contexts.
Zhè这
wèi位
qǐ企
yè业
jiā家
mù目
guāng光
rú如
jù炬
，
zǎo早
zǎo早
jiù就
tóu投
zī资
le了
xīn新
néng能
yuán源
chǎn产
yè业
。
This entrepreneur had great foresight and invested in the new energy industry very early.
Tā他
fēn分
xī析
wèn问
tí题
zǒng总
shì是
yī一
zhēn针
jiàn见
xiě血
，
zhēn真
kě可
wèi谓
mù目
guāng光
rú如
jù炬
。
He always analyzes problems incisively; he truly has penetrating insight.
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Jiāng将
jūn军
mù目
guāng光
rú如
jù炬
，
yī一
yǎn眼
jiù就
kàn看
chuān穿
le了
dí敌
rén人
de的
yì意
tú图
。
The general had eyes like torches; he saw through the enemy's intentions at a glance.