si6 sin3視線视线
Jyutpingsi6 sin3
Yalesih sin
Definition
Line of sight, or figuratively, one's attention or focus of vision.
- line of sight; line of vision; gaze
- figurativeattention; focus of interest
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or descriptive contexts to discuss where someone is looking or what is within their field of vision. While it functions as a noun, it often appears in phrases describing the act of blocking or following someone's gaze. It carries a slightly more technical or literary weight than simply saying 望住.
Examples
Their line of sight never left the phone.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe a physical view or scenery, as it refers specifically to the path of the eyes rather than the landscape itself. For scenery or a view, use 景色 or 風景 instead.
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