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The character 眩 is a phono-semantic compound, combining the semantic radical 目 (eye) on the left, which indicates a connection to vision, with the phonetic component 玄 on the right, which provides its sound. Its core meaning refers to a physical sensation of dizziness or blurred vision, describing a state where one’s sight becomes unsteady due to illness or disorientation. This concept extends to the visual experience of being dazzled or blinded by intense, flashing, or glaring light, which temporarily obscures clear sight. Thus, the character encompasses both internal physical disorientation and external visual overload affecting the eyes.
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我有点眩晕。
长时间看书会眩晕。
阳光太眩目了。
瀑布的水花很眩目。
他突然感到一阵眩晕。
这种眩光对眼睛有害。
如果你蹲下后突然站起来，可能会眩晕。
现代城市的霓虹灯常常令人眩惑。