目

• Anatomical: The organ of sight; frequently used synecdotically to refer to a person’s gaze or physical appearance.
• Verbal: To look or see; denotes basic ocular direction.
• Organizational: An item, entry, article, or category, specifically regarding lists, administrative records, and tables of contents (目錄).
• Technical: The mesh or gap ("eye") of a net or woven fabric.

When appearing in a verbal position, the glyph functions as a functional verb ("to look") rather than an implied or omitted verb.

Contrast this basic ocular act with more specialized verbs of sight: 視 (to inspect/examine) and 觀 (to observe/contemplate), which imply higher levels of intentionality or scrutiny.

When determining the sense, identify which of three primary tracks the context follows: biological (anatomy), active (looking), or administrative (listing).