Definition
鉴 is a formal/literary verb with several related senses: it can mean 'to examine carefully or appraise' (as in 鉴定, 鉴赏), 'to take as a warning or lesson' (as in 引以为鉴, 前车之鉴), and 'to peruse' (polite usage in letter-writing, e.g. 台鉴). The character originally referred to a bronze mirror, so the verb carries the nuance of 'holding up a mirror to something' for insight. Although 鉴 also appears as a noun in compounds (e.g. 鉴宝 'treasure appraisal'), its primary use at HSK 7 is as a verb in written or formal contexts.
v.
to examineinspector appraise (especially with expertise)to take as a lesson or warning(formal) to peruse (a letter or document)
Examples
- 鉴，。Zhuānjiā zhèngzài jiàn bǎo, kànkan zhè jiàn cíqì shì bú shì zhēn de.The experts are appraising the treasure to see if this piece of porcelain is authentic.
- 鉴，。Wǒmen yīngdāng jiàn gǔ zhī jīn, cóng lìshǐ zhōng xuéxí.We should examine the past to understand the present, learning from history.
- 鉴，。Qǐng jiàn xìnhán nèiróng, bìng yǔyǐ huífù.Please peruse the contents of the letter and provide a reply.
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