仇人相见，分外眼睁 — “When sworn enemies meet”
仇人相见，分外眼睁 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When sworn enemies meet”. They become extraordinarily alert and keenly aware of each other, often leading to immediate tension. Literally, “Enemies meet, exceptionally sharp-eyed”.
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What does 仇人相见，分外眼睁 mean?
仇人相见，分外眼睁 (chóu rén xiāng jiàn ， fèn wài yǎn zhēng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When sworn enemies meet”.
How do you pronounce 仇人相见，分外眼睁?
仇人相见，分外眼睁 is pronounced chóu rén xiāng jiàn ， fèn wài yǎn zhēng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 仇人相见，分外眼睁 literally mean?
Literally, 仇人相见，分外眼睁 means “Enemies meet, exceptionally sharp-eyed”. It is used to mean “When sworn enemies meet”.
What is the Chinese definition of 仇人相见，分外眼睁?
指当敌对的双方相逢时，彼此对对方都格外警觉和敏感。