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看 (kàn) describes seeing, checking, watching, or viewing something.
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看has 2 distinct pronunciations with different meanings

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Common patterns, words, and short phrases that show how 看 works in context.
看 (kàn) describes seeing, checking, watching, or viewing something.
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Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 看 is used in context
A hand (手) shades the eye (目) — to look into the distance or watch carefully.
see
看 (kàn) expresses opinions, attitudes, or how you regard something.
to have a preference for
to regard as important; to value
看 appears in everyday phrases about visiting, looking down on someone, or forming an opinion.
look down upon; scorn; disdain
good-looking
He is sick and needs to see a doctor
He looks at that cat.
I read books every evening
I read a book.
I asked my neighbor to help look after the house.
This piece of clothing is very beautiful
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