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The character "瞧" is a phono-semantic compound consisting of the semantic component "目" meaning eye, and the phonetic component "焦" which hints at its pronunciation. It appeared in the Chinese lexicon relatively late, with its structure firmly linking it to visual activity. Initially, the character may have carried connotations of a quick or sharp glance, but its meaning broadened to encompass the general act of looking or seeing. The compositional integrity of "目" and "焦" has remained stable, and the character's application in language continues to derive from this foundational association with sight.
Example Sentences Hide
你瞧那朵花。
他瞧见了小鸟。
我瞧了瞧窗外。
你瞧，天晴了。
孩子们瞧着有趣的表演。
他仔细瞧了瞧那张地图。
你为什么不好好瞧一瞧？
我瞧见他匆匆忙忙地离开了。