noun HSK 5
vision · foresight · discernment · insight · judgment
Meaning
眼光 refers to a person's ability to see beyond the present, to judge situations wisely, or to have good taste and discernment. It literally means 'eye light' but figuratively describes someone's perspective, insight, or ability to make sound judgments about people, opportunities, or future developments.
Usage
Commonly used when evaluating someone's judgment or ability to recognize value, potential, or quality. Often appears in phrases like '有眼光' (to have good judgment/vision) or '眼光长远' (to have far-sighted vision). Can describe business acumen, aesthetic taste, or the ability to judge character.
Examples
- 01他很有眼光，早就投资了这家公司。, .He has great foresight; he invested in this company long ago.
- 02选男朋友要有眼光，不能只看外表。, .You need good judgment when choosing a boyfriend; you can't just look at appearances.
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Common collocations
- 有眼光to have good judgment/vision
- 眼光长远to be far-sighted
- 眼光独到to have unique insight
- 眼光狭窄to have narrow vision
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 眼 (eye) and 光 (light) to create a metaphor for vision that extends beyond physical sight to mental perception and judgment.