睛
pupil of the eye
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Meaning
睛 centers on the pupil of the eye, the dark central opening that lets light in.
Most common words using 睛
adding eyes and other finishing touches to an animal painting
cat's-eye (semiprecious stone)
finishing touches; last vital touch
to be incomplete; to feel incomplete; to lack the finishing touch
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Etymology
睛 combines 目 (eye) with 青, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of clear or pure, suggesting the clear dark pupil.
Meaning mnemonic
The eye 目 on the left and the clear blue-green 青 on the right together suggest the clear dark pupil at the center of the eye.
Reading mnemonic
For セイ, imagine saying 'say' while pointing to the pupil of your eye: say -> セイ, and the pupil is the part that 'says' where you are looking.
