Definition & Meaning

cast an oblique glance (at somebody); look sideways at; squint at

Word usage

xié nì

斜 睨

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v.cast an oblique glance (at somebody); look sideways at; squint at
- tā xié nì le ào lì fú yī yǎn
  她斜睨了奥利弗一眼。
  She gave Oliver a sidelong glance.
- tā xié nì le wǒ liǎng yǎn
  他斜睨了我两眼。
  He gave me a couple of sideways glances.
synonym
xié shì斜视

Word usage

Note
"斜睨" is different from "斜视". "斜睨" is usu indicating contempt.

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