瞪 dèng to stare at
to stare at; to open wide; to glare at
How to remember 瞪: 目 eye + 登 to rise = to stare at. The girl's eyes go wide and her voice starts to rise as she turns to stare at the brother who ate her cake.
Component breakdown
瞪 = 目 eye + 登 to rise
- 目 eye
- 登 to rise
- 癶 legs
- 豆 bean
The girl's eyes go wide and her voice starts to rise as she turns to stare at the brother who ate her cake.
How it is used
- To glare / open the eyes wide - 瞪眼 (dèngyǎn) to glare/stare angrily, 瞪大眼睛 (dèngdà yǎnjing) to open one's eyes wide (in shock).
- 目瞪口呆 (mùdèng-kǒudāi) means dumbstruck, staring open-mouthed; 干瞪眼 (gāndèngyǎn) means to look on helplessly.