眼里
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"眼里" is a Chinese phrase that literally translates to "in the eyes." It is often used to express someone's perspective or opinion, implying that something is judged or perceived in a certain way from a particular person's viewpoint.
The character 眼 (yǎn) means "eye," and 里 (lǐ) means "inside" or "within." Together, they form a metaphorical expression suggesting that something is seen or understood from within a person's perspective.
"眼里" is commonly used in expressions like "在某人眼里" (zài mǒu rén yǎn lǐ), meaning "in someone's eyes." It can also be part of idioms or phrases that convey personal judgment, such as "眼里容不得沙子" (yǎn lǐ róng bù dé shā zi), which means "can't stand even a grain of sand," indicating intolerance for imperfections.