见 (jiàn) — to see; to meet; to have an interview with (a superior, official, etc.)
Definition
见 (jiàn) is a common verb for meeting someone (often a person you know, or a superior) or catching sight of someone. 遇见 is by chance; 见面 emphasizes meeting face-to-face.
verb
to seeto meetto have an interview with (a superior, official, etc.)
Easily confused
Examples
- 见。Wǒ míng tiān jiàn lǎo shī.I will meet the teacher tomorrow.
- 见？Nǐ jiàn shuí le?Who did you meet?
- 见。Tā lái jiàn wǒ.He comes to see me.
Origin
Compound ideograph六书liùshū
会意huìyìTwo or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.
This origin belongs to the traditional form 見; 见 is its simplified writing.
- 目目mùeye
- 卩卩jiékneeling person
The traditional form 見 pairs 目 (eye) with 卩 (kneeling person), showing a kneeling figure with a large eye for a head. The simplified 见 is a later shorthand.
Grammar
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