Definition
见识 (jiàn shi) 指通过广泛见闻获得的知识、经验和判断力，与 经验 (jīngyàn)（侧重实践技能）和 眼光 (yǎnguāng)（侧重鉴赏力）不同。作为动词，见识意为“亲眼看到并学到新东西”，比 体验 (tǐyàn) 更强调学习而非感受过程。
verb
to gain experience or knowledge through personal exposureto see and learn about (something new)
noun
experienceknowledgeinsightbreadth of knowledge
Easily confused
- 监视jiān shìsound-aliketo monitor, to keep a close watch over
- 坚实jiān shísound-alikesolid, firm, substantial
Examples
- 见识。Zhè cì cānguān bówùguǎn ràng wǒ jiàn shi le hěnduō gǔdài wénhuà.This visit to the museum allowed me to learn a lot about ancient culture.
- 见识，。Tā de jiàn shi hěn fēngfù, dàjiā dōu yuànyì tīng tā de yìjiàn.His knowledge is broad, and everyone is willing to listen to his opinions.
- ，见识。Nǐ qù guo nàme duō dìfang, yí dìng jiàn shi le bù shǎo.Having been to so many places, you must have gained a lot of experience.
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