English–Chinese
“stare at” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindīng
Example
他一直盯着那只猫，没眨眼。tā yì zhí dīng zhe nà zhǐ māo méi zhá yǎn
He kept staring at that cat without blinking.
How to say “stare at” in Chinese
“Stare at” in Chinese is 盯 (dīng).
A person's eyes hold one target under close attention, whether waiting for movement or making sure nothing is missed.
Example sentences with 盯
观众都盯着屏幕，等待比分公布。guān zhòng dōu dīng zhe píng mù děng dài bǐ fēn gōng bù
All the spectators stared at the screen, waiting for the score to be announced.
Tips for using 盯
- The English verb "stare" usually highlights the gaze itself, while this everyday Chinese verb often highlights the ongoing task of keeping track of a person or thing.