眼睁睁

眼睁睁眼睜睜 yǎn zhēng zhēng ㄧㄢˇ ㄓㄥ ㄓㄥ ngaan5 zang1 zang1

  • to stare blankly
  • to look on helplessly
  • to look on unfeelingly

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 眼 (1 of 3) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 你以為我會眼睜睜地看著你去送死?我會閉上眼睛的。 Do you really think that I will simply watch you walk into trouble? I'd close my eyes.

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