Definition
直勾勾 is a state adjective (状态词) that describes eyes staring fixedly and intently, often giving the sense of gazing blankly, absentmindedly, or rudely. It usually appears as an adverbial modifier before the verb 看/盯着 or as a predicate complement. You can use it like 直勾勾地看着 (to stare blankly at) or 眼睛直勾勾的 (eyes fixed and staring).
r.f.
(of eyes) staring fixedlywith a fixedblank stare
Examples
- 直勾勾，。Tā zhí gōu de kàn zhe chuāngwài, hǎoxiàng zài fādāi.He stared blankly out the window, as if in a daze.
- 直勾勾，。Bié zhí gōu de dīng zhe biérén kàn, hěn bù lǐmào.Don't stare fixedly at others; it's very rude.
- 直勾勾，。Tā yǎnjīng zhí gōu de, yí jù huà yě bù shuō.Her eyes were fixed and she didn't say a word.
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