看起来 (kàn qǐ lái) — it seems, it looks like (based on appearance or impression)
Definition
A separable verb used to give an impression based on appearance — 'it seems / it looks like'. Often followed by an adjective or a clause describing the impression.
verb
it seemsit looks like (based on appearance or impression)
Examples
- 看起来。kàn qǐ lái Nǐ zuì jìn hěn máng.It seems you've been very busy lately.
- 看起来。Zhè dào cài kàn qǐ lái hěn hǎo chī.This dish looks very delicious.
- 看起来，。kàn qǐ lái Wài miàn yào xià yǔ le, dài bǎ sǎn ba.It looks like it's going to rain outside — take an umbrella.
Grammar
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