刮目而视 — “To look at someone or something with new eyes”
刮目而视 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to look at someone or something with new eyes”. To discard old prejudices and view someone or something with fresh appreciation, respect, or understanding due to their significant improvement or change. Literally, “Wipe one's eyes and look”.
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What does 刮目而视 mean?
刮目而视 (guā mù ér shì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to look at someone or something with new eyes”.
How do you pronounce 刮目而视?
刮目而视 is pronounced guā mù ér shì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 刮目而视 literally mean?
Literally, 刮目而视 means “Wipe one's eyes and look”. It is used to mean “to look at someone or something with new eyes”.
What is the Chinese definition of 刮目而视?
刮目：擦拭眼睛，指去掉老看法。去掉旧的看法，用新眼光去看待