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The character "眈" originates from a structure that combines the "eye" radical (目) with the phonetic component "冘", creating a semantic association with a specific manner of looking. Its core meaning, consistently maintained throughout its history, pertains to a fixed, intense, or covetous gaze, often carrying a connotation of predatory intent or avaricious scrutiny. This is exemplified in the classical term "虎視眈眈", which describes the fierce, watchful stare of a tiger. The character's form, with the eye radical placed beside the "冘" component, visually anchors its meaning in the act of seeing, while the phonetic element contributes to its pronunciation. The traditional and simplified forms of this character are identical, and its usage has remained narrowly specialized to describe this particular quality of vision without significant semantic broadening or shift.
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他眈眈地看着对方。
猫眈眈地盯着老鼠。
警察眈眈地监视着嫌疑人。
在黑暗中，眼睛眈眈地发光。
他眈眈的目光让所有人感到不安。
那只老虎眈眈地俯视着它的猎物。
尽管对方眈眈相视，他仍然保持冷静。
在竞争激烈的市场中，企业必须眈眈地关注对手的动态。