English–Chinese
“glaring” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyincì yǎn
Example
外面的光太刺眼了，我得戴帽子。wài miàn de guāng tài cì yǎn le wǒ děi dài mào zi
The light outside is too glaring, so I have to wear a hat.
How to say “glaring” in Chinese
“Glaring” in Chinese is 刺眼 (cì yǎn).
Light or color hits the eyes so sharply that looking at it becomes uncomfortable.
Example sentences with 刺眼
相机的闪光太刺眼，大家都被照得睁不开眼。xiàng jī de shǎn guāng tài cì yǎn dà jiā dōu bèi zhào de zhēng bù kāi yǎn
The camera flash was so dazzling that everyone was unable to open their eyes.
Tips for using 刺眼
- For everyday descriptions, this word signals discomfort rather than simple brightness, so it fits harsh sunlight or a painfully vivid color better than a pleasant, well-lit room.