眼睛 (yǎn jing): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 眼睛 means “eyes”. It is a common noun used to refer to the organs of sight in humans and animals. In Chinese culture, the eyes are often considered to be a window to the soul, and they are believed to reveal a person’s emotions and thoughts. The word 眼睛 is used in a variety of contexts, such as in expressions like 眼睛大, meaning “big eyes”, or 睁开眼睛, meaning “open your eyes”.

Translation

Noun: eye

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我的眼睛很疲倦wǒ de yǎnjīng hěn píjuànMy eyes are very tired
他的眼睛很漂亮tā de yǎnjīng hěn piàoliangHis eyes are very beautiful
她的眼睛很明亮tā de yǎnjīng hěn míngliàngHer eyes are very bright
猫的眼睛很绿māo de yǎnjīng hěn lǜThe cat’s eyes are very green
他的眼睛很小tā de yǎnjīng hěn xiǎoHis eyes are very small
她的眼睛很温柔tā de yǎnjīng hěn wēnróuHer eyes are very gentle
看书对眼睛不好kàn shū duì yǎnjīng bù hǎoReading is not good for the eyes
我的眼睛近视wǒ de yǎnjīng jìnshìI am nearsighted

HSK

眼睛 is part of HSK Level 2 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 眼睛 with Pinyin and English Translation