眳

Pronunciationmíng
Strokes11 strokes

Basic Info

Pronunciation míng
Five Elements 0
Fortune
Radical
Simplified Strokes 11 strokes
Traditional Strokes 11 strokes

Naming Meaning

Kangxi Dictionary

View Original Page 806
View Original Page 806
Wu Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Eye (mù) 眳; Kangxi strokes: 11; Page 806, Entry 40 Jiyun (Compendium of Rhymes) states the pronunciation is ming (rising tone). Boya (Broad Glossary) defines it as the look of the eyes, an expression of anger. Yupian (Jade Chapters) describes it as an expression of displeasure. Also refers to the space between the eyebrow and the eyelashes. Zhang Heng, Western Metropolis Rhapsody (Xijing Fu): The look of the eyes and the movement of the pupils. Commentary: The space between the eyebrow and eyelashes, a graceful way of looking. Guangyun (Broad Rhymes) and Jiyun (Compendium of Rhymes) provide the pronunciation as ming (rising tone). Guangyun (Broad Rhymes) and Jiyun (Compendium of Rhymes) also provide the pronunciation as ming (falling tone). The meaning is the same. Leipian (Classified Chapters) notes it means the eyes are dim.

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