Meaning and Usage
"直视" means to look straight at something or someone without turning away or avoiding eye contact. It often implies courage, honesty, or directness in facing a situation or person.
Common Contexts
It is frequently used when talking about facing difficulties, telling the truth, or self-reflection. For example, "直视困难" means to confront difficulties head-on.
Collocations
- 直视困难 (face difficulties directly): used to describe bravery or determination.
- 直视眼睛 (look straight into the eyes): implies sincerity or honesty.
- 直视自己 (look at oneself directly): used in contexts of self-examination or reflection.
Usage Notes
When using 直视, the tone is often serious or earnest. It contrasts with avoiding or looking away. It is not used for casual glances but for intentional, focused looking. Avoid confusing it with 看 or 看见, which are more general verbs for seeing or looking.