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March 24, 2026
视线(視線)shìxiàn(shi4xian4)
视线 (shìxiàn) refers to the line of sight or the direction in which someone is looking. It is commonly used in contexts related to vision, perspective, and observation, often describing how one's view or gaze is directed towards a specific object or area.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 视线 can relate to the importance of focus and attention in social interactions, as maintaining eye contact is often seen as a sign of respect and engagement during conversations.
Memory Tip
Imagine a pair of glasses (视) that help you see clearly along a straight line (线). When you put on these glasses, your line of sight becomes clear, allowing you to focus on what’s ahead. This imagery connects the characters 视 (to see) and 线 (line) to the pronunciation 'shi4 xian4'.
Meanings of 视线
shìxiàn(shi4xian4)
1line of sight
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About 视线
视线Simplified
視線Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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视野 (shìyě) refers to the broader field of vision or perspective, while 视线 (shìxiàn) specifically denotes the line of sight or direction of gaze.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a pair of glasses (视) that help you see clearly along a straight line (线). When you put on these glasses, your line of sight becomes clear, allowing you to focus on what’s ahead. This imagery connects the characters 视 (to see) and 线 (line) to the pronunciation 'shi4 xian4'.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 视线 with other vision-related terms like 视力 (vision ability) or 视野 (field of vision). It is generally used in a neutral or formal context, often in discussions about visual perception or observation. Common collocations include '改变视线' (change line of sight) and '视线交错' (intersecting lines of sight).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 视线 is useful for discussing more complex topics such as perception and perspective in literature or philosophy. Focus on using it in sentences that involve observation or visual experience to solidify its meaning.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 视线 can relate to the importance of focus and attention in social interactions, as maintaining eye contact is often seen as a sign of respect and engagement during conversations.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 视线 with 视力, which means vision ability. For example, saying '我有很好的视线' (I have good line of sight) should be corrected to '我有很好的视力' (I have good vision).
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Grammar Patterns of 视线
视线 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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眼泪哗哗地流下来，她的____一下子就模糊了。
The tears were streaming so fast she could not see.
Example Sentences for 视线 (10)
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眼泪哗哗地流下来，她的视线一下子就模糊了。
yǎn lèi huá huá dì liú xià lái， ， tā de shì xiàn yī xià zǐ jiù mó hū。
The tears were streaming so fast she could not see.
2
她一走出众人的视线就开始飞奔起来。
tā yī zǒu chū zhòng rén de shì xiàn jiù kāi shǐ fēi bēn qǐ lái。
The moment she was out of sight she broke into a run.
3
我盯着那个人看，视线无法移开。
wǒ dīng zháo nà gè rén kàn， ， shì xiàn wú fǎ yí。
I stared at the man, couldn't tear my eyes away.
4
简挡住了克罗斯的视线，他什么也看不见。
jiǎn dǎng zhù le kè luó sī de shì xiàn， ， tā shí mó yě kàn bù。
Jane blocked Cross's vision and he could see nothing.
On South Main Street, a huge brick building looms into view.
6
她把视线从公路上移开，扫了我一眼。
tā bǎ shì xiàn cóng gōng lù shàng yí kāi， ， sǎo le wǒ yī。
She took her eyes off the road to glance at me.
7
总统需要将人们的视线从他以往在经济上的表现上转移开。
zǒng tǒng xū yào jiāng rén mén de shì xiàn cóng tā yǐ wǎng zài jīng jì shàng de biǎo xiàn shàng zhuǎn yí kāi。
The President needed to divert attention away from his own economic record.
8
尼娜无法将她的视线从菲利普身上移开。
ní nà wú fǎ jiāng tā de shì xiàn cóng fēi lì pǔ shēn shàng yí kāi。
Nina couldn't take her eyes off Philip.
9
稍高些的植物遮挡了房内的视线。
shāo gāo xiē de zhí wù zhē dǎng le fáng nèi de shì xiàn。
Taller plants interrupt the views from the house.
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我的视线被树挡住了.
wǒ de shì xiàn bèi shù dǎng zhù le.
My view was obscured by the trees.
Cultural Notes for 视线
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In Chinese culture, the concept of 视线 can relate to the importance of focus and attention in social interactions, as maintaining eye contact is often seen as a sign of respect and engagement during conversations.
Frequently Asked Questions about 视线
You can say '他的视线一直盯着窗外' (His line of sight was fixed on the window) to describe where someone is looking.
Yes, 视线 can be used in both formal and informal settings, but is more common in written or formal discourse.
Absolutely, you can use 视线 metaphorically to discuss perspectives in arguments or discussions, such as '从不同的视线看问题' (looking at issues from different perspectives).
