mei1睸
Jyutpingmei1
Yalemēi
Definition
To close or shut one's eyes.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
This verb is specifically reserved for the action of closing one's eyes. It is almost always used in conjunction with 埋 to emphasize the completion of the action, as in 睸埋對眼. It carries a slightly more casual or descriptive tone than the more standard 閉眼.
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Common mistake
Do not use this word for closing doors or windows, as it is strictly limited to eyelids. For closing other objects, use 閂 instead.
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