ngaan5 lim4眼簾眼帘
Jyutpingngaan5 lim4
Yalengáahn lìhm
Definition
Eyes, sight, or field of view.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in the set phrase 映入眼簾 to describe something suddenly appearing in one's field of vision. It carries a slightly literary or descriptive tone, making it feel more formal than everyday words like 眼 or 視線. You will rarely hear it used in isolation to refer to the physical eyelids or eyes themselves in casual speech.
Examples
That beautiful scenery immediately came into my view.
Did anything special catch your eye?
Related words
Common phrases
to come into view
Common mistake
Learners often try to use this as a direct synonym for eyes in everyday contexts, but it sounds unnatural or overly poetic. Stick to using it within the specific phrase 映入眼簾 rather than as a standalone noun for eyes.
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Grammar guides
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