看似 (kàn sì) — to look as if, to seem (often implying the appearance is deceptive)
Definition
看似 emphasizes a deceptive appearance — 'seemingly X, but not really X' — and usually pairs with a 转折 (but) clause. Unlike 好像, it foregrounds the gap between look and reality.
verb
to look as ifto seem (often implying the appearance is deceptive)
Examples
- 看似，。Tā kàn sì hěn yǒu hǎo, qí shí hěn nán xiāng chǔ.He seems very friendly, but is actually hard to get along with.
- 看似，。Zhè ge fāng àn kàn sì wán měi, dàn hái yǒu bù shǎo wèn tí.This plan seems perfect, but there are still quite a few problems.
- 看似，。Tā kàn sì píng jìng, nèi xīn què fēi cháng jǐn zhāng.She looks calm, but inside she's very nervous.
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