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The character 眈 conveys an intense, focused gaze, often suggesting a predatory or covetous look. Structurally, it is a phono-semantic compound: the left side features the radical 目 (mù, "eye"), identifying it as a visual action, while the right side contains the phonetic component 冘 (yín), which indicates its pronunciation. This character typically describes a fixed, unwavering stare, most famously seen in idioms depicting a tiger eyeing its prey, emphasizing aggression or concentrated attention rather than a casual glance.
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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。