仇人相见，分外眼明 — “When adversaries meet”
仇人相见，分外眼明 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When adversaries meet”. They become exceptionally alert and perceptive, instantly recognizing and being keenly aware of the other's presence and intentions. Literally, “Enemies meet, extraordinarily sharp-sighted”.
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What does 仇人相见，分外眼明 mean?
仇人相见，分外眼明 (chóu rén xiāng jiàn ， fèn wài yǎn míng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “When adversaries meet”.
How do you pronounce 仇人相见，分外眼明?
仇人相见，分外眼明 is pronounced chóu rén xiāng jiàn ， fèn wài yǎn míng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 仇人相见，分外眼明 literally mean?
Literally, 仇人相见，分外眼明 means “Enemies meet, extraordinarily sharp-sighted”. It is used to mean “When adversaries meet”.
What is the Chinese definition of 仇人相见，分外眼明?
指当敌对的双方相逢时，彼此对对方都格外警觉和敏感。