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“with one's own eyes” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqīn yǎn

Example

我亲眼看到了这件事。wǒ qīn yǎn kàn dào le zhè jiàn shì

I saw this with my own eyes.

Illustration for 亲眼 (with one's own eyes)

How to say “with one's own eyes” in Chinese

“With one's own eyes” in Chinese is 亲眼 (qīn yǎn).

The speaker stands at the scene and sees the event firsthand, making the visual encounter the source of certainty.

Full entry for 亲眼: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 亲眼

我亲眼看到了他拿着奖杯的样子。wǒ qīn yǎn kàn dào le tā ná zhe jiǎng bēi de yàng zi

I saw him holding the trophy with my own eyes.

Tips for using 亲眼

  • In conversation, this adverb marks a claim as personal evidence, so it contrasts naturally with reports heard from others.

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