Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
Example phrases
展厅中央那件红色装置格外抢眼,几乎吸引了所有观众的目光。Zhǎntīng zhōngyāng nà jiàn hóngsè zhuāngzhì géwài qiǎngyǎn, jīhū xīyǐn le suǒyǒu guānzhòng de mùguāng.The red installation in the centre of the exhibition hall was especially eye-catching and drew almost every visitor's gaze.
她的红裙子在人群里非常抢眼。Tā de hóng qúnzi zài rénqún lǐ fēicháng qiǎngyǎn.Her red dress is very eye-catching in the crowd.
这个广告设计大胆又抢眼,路过的行人都会回头看。Zhège guǎnggào shèjì dàdǎn yòu qiǎngyǎn, lùguò de xíngrén dōu huì huítóu kàn.This advertisement design is bold and striking; passing pedestrians all turn back to look.