观看 (guān kàn) — to watch; to view

Definition

观看 is a more formal way to say 'watch / view' a performance, show, or event. Use 看 for everyday watching; 观看 fits speeches, matches, movies, and ceremonies.

verb
to watchto view

Examples

  • 观看
    Wǒ zuó wǎn guān kàn le yí bù hěn hǎo kàn de diàn yǐng.
    I watched a very good-looking movie last night.
  • 观看
    Dà jiā yì qǐ qù guān kàn lán qiú bǐ sài ba.
    Let's all go watch a basketball game together.
  • 观看
    Zuó tiān wǒ men zài cāo chǎng guān kàn le yì chǎng hěn yǒu yì si de zú qiú bǐ sài.
    Yesterday we watched a very interesting football match on the playground yesterday.

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