proper gaze; respectful look; straight look
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Meanings
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proper gaze; respectful look; looking straight at someone (as a sign of respect)
Typically used in the verb phrase 拿正眼看 (to look at someone with respect) or in negative constructions such as 不正眼看人 or 不拿正眼看人, implying disdain or arrogance.
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.
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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.