khóe mắt
Definition
- Noun:
- Corner of the eye: The outer or inner point where the upper and lower eyelids meet.
- Glance, look: Often used to imply a subtle, meaningful, or sly look conveyed from the corner of the eye.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy nhìn tôi bằng khóe mắt. (She looked at me from the corner of her eye.)
- Anh ấy có một nếp nhăn nhỏ ở khóe mắt. (He has a small wrinkle at the corner of his eye.)
- Tôi thấy một giọt nước mắt lăn dài trên khóe mắt cô ấy. (I saw a tear roll down the corner of her eye.)
Advanced Usage
- "liếc khóe mắt": to glance sideways, to give a sidelong look.
- Cô ấy chỉ liếc khóe mắt mà không nói gì. (She just gave a sidelong glance without saying anything.)
- "cười khóe mắt": to have a smile that reaches one's eyes, often implying genuine happiness or a knowing look.
- Nghe tin vui, một nụ cười hiện lên khóe mắt ông ấy. (Hearing the good news, a smile appeared in the corners of his eyes.)
Variants and Related Words
- Đuôi mắt: Literally "tail of the eye," often used similarly to refer to the outer corner of the eye.
- Nếp nhăn đuôi mắt (Crow's feet)
- Góc mắt: A more literal and less common synonym for "corner of the eye."
Synonyms
- Góc mắt: corner of the eye (more anatomical/neutral).
- Ánh mắt: glance, look (refers more to the expression/light in the eyes rather than the physical location).
Related Phrases
- Nheo khóe mắt: to squint (one's eyes).
- Ông ấy nheo khóe mắt lại để nhìn cho rõ. (He squinted his eyes to see clearly.)
Related Idioms
- Khóe mắt cười: The appearance of laughter or happiness visible at the corners of the eyes.
- Dù mệt nhưng khóe mắt cô ấy vẫn cười. (Even though she was tired, the corners of her eyes still showed a smile.)
- Để ý khóe mắt ai: To watch someone's subtle expressions or glances carefully.
- Một nhà đàm phán giỏi luôn để ý khóe mắt đối phương. (A good negotiator always watches the subtle looks in the opponent's eyes.)