看 (kàn) — to see; to look at; to watch; to read (a book, text); to visit (a doctor, etc.); to see
Definition
看 is the everyday, all-purpose 'to look / to watch / to read / to see a doctor'. 见 is more about meeting someone or encountering (esp. in writing); 观看 is formal, used for performances and films.
verb
to seeto look atto watchto read (a book, text)to visit (a doctor, etc.)to see
Easily confused
Examples
- 看。Wǒ kàn diàn shì.I watch TV.
- 看。Mā ma kàn shū.Mom reads a book.
- 。Nǐ qù kàn kàn.You go see a doctor.
Grammar
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