亲眼

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Meaning and Usage

The adverb 亲眼 (qīnyǎn) means "with one's own eyes" or "personally witnessed." It emphasizes that the speaker has directly seen something rather than hearing about it from others. This adds credibility and emotional weight to the statement.

Common Contexts

It is often used when describing witnessing events, confirming facts, or expressing personal experience. For example, "亲眼" means "to see with one's own eyes," a common collocation.

Collocations and Patterns

These phrases highlight the directness and authenticity of the observation.

Nuances

Using 亲眼 implies a stronger certainty than just hearing or being told. It often appears in storytelling, news reports, or when emphasizing trustworthiness.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 亲眼 with (qīněr), which means "with one's own ears" (personally heard). Both emphasize personal experience but through different senses.

Example Sentences

I saw the entire accident with my own eyes.

Having witnessed his effort with my own eyes, I admire him a lot.

No matter how much others say, I still want to confirm it with my own eyes.