侧目而视
侧目而视 (cè mù ér shì) literally means “side eye and look” and expresses “regard with fear and resentment”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving relationships and character.
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Regard with fear and resentment
Pronunciation: cè mù ér shì Literal meaning: Side eye and look
Origin & Usage
This one comes from the Strategies of the Warring States, in the passage where a man returns home successful and the family who once ignored him dare not look at him straight — his wife looks (视) sideways (侧目). The sideways glance is fear, not disapproval, in the original. Looking at somebody with a mixture of awe and resentment, or simply askance.
Examples
English: "The conservative members glanced disapprovingly at the newcomer's unconventional attire"
Chinese: 保守的成员们不赞成地斜眼看着新来者不寻常的着装
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 侧目而视 mean in English?
侧目而视 (cè mù ér shì) literally translates to “Side eye and look” and is used to express “Regard with fear and resentment”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Relationships & Character category.
When is 侧目而视 used?
Situation: The conservative members glanced disapprovingly at the newcomer's unconventional attire
What is the pinyin for 侧目而视?
The pinyin pronunciation for 侧目而视 is “cè mù ér shì”.