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brilliant (of eyes)
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矔 (guàn) is a phono-semantic compound relating to sight. Its left side is the semantic radical 目 (mù) 'eye', which categorizes it within the realm of vision. The right side contains the phonetic component 雚 (guàn), which gives the pronunciation and does not contribute to the meaning. In classical texts, it means to stare intently, glare, or look around with wide, observant eyes. The character thus captures a focused, intense act of looking, whether directing the gaze at something or surveying the surroundings.
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