Definition
看 (kàn) is the general verb for using your eyes — to look, see, watch, or read. 见 (jiàn) means 'to meet' or 'to see' someone, often implying an encounter; 看见 (kàn jiàn) means 'to catch sight of' (the result of looking).
verb
to seeto look atto watchto read (a book, text)to visit (a doctor, etc.)to see
Easily confused
- 看kānlook-aliketo look after, to take care of; to guard, tend
- 砍kǎnsound-aliketo chop, to cut down (with a blade or axe)
Examples
- 看。Wǒ kàn diànshì.I watch TV.
- 看。Māma kàn shū.Mom reads a book.
- 。Nǐ qù kàn yīshēng.You go see a doctor.
Grammar
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