Discussion of 看 [kàn] look (at), watch, see; to read; see (a doctor); treat (a patient); pay a visit; depend on; regard as; try and see (what happens)

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Is it possible to drop some translations for my own cards? Because for example kan4 看 has 8 translation and I dont need them all.

Especially when I am using the audio app it is a bit annoying.

Thank you in advance
Chris

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What is the difference between “看” and “看见 ”？

jayse7en

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看 is just the action itself; 看见 implies the result of the action 看, which is expressed by 见.

lisaC

Consider adding 看开 : accept (or resign oneself to) an unpleasant fact or situation; not take to heart

gioclair

Sorry, it wasn’t an answer. It was a suggestion.

gioclair

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We have added the suggested phrase 看开 to our dictionary. Updates are available online on our website, they will appear in the app with the next update.

lisaC

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Consider adding 看开： accept (or resign oneself to) an unpleasant fact or situation; not take to heart.

gioclair

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How is the word 看 (kàn) used in different contexts?

个学生

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1. To look (at): 看 (kàn) can be used to mean "to look (at)" something, such as a person, object, or situation. For example, 你看! (Nǐ kàn!) can be used to mean "Look!" or "Look at that!".

2. To watch: 看 (kàn) can also be used to mean "to watch" something, such as a movie or a performance. For example, 我们去看电影。 (Wǒmen qù kàn diànyǐng.) can be used to mean "Let's go watch a movie.".

3. To read: 看 (kàn) can also be used to mean "to read" something, such as a book or a newspaper. For example, 我要看 (wǒ yào kàn) can be used to mean "I want to read".

4. To see (a doctor): 看 (kàn) can also be used to mean "to see (a doctor)" for medical advice or treatment. For example, 看医生 (kàn yīshēng) can be used to mean "see a doctor".

5. To treat (a patient): 看 (kàn) can also be used to mean "to treat (a patient)" for medical advice or treatment. For example, 看病人 (kàn bìngrén) can be used to mean "treat a patient".

6. To pay a visit: 看 (kàn) can also be used to mean "to pay a visit" to someone or somewhere. For example, 我要去看爷爷。 (wǒ yào qù kàn yé yé.) can be used to mean "I want to go pay grandpa a visit.".

7. To depend on: 看 (kàn) can also be used to mean "to depend on" something or someone. For example, 成功与否全看你了。 (Chénggōng yǔfǒu quán kàn nǐ le.) can be used to mean "Whether it will be successful or not will fully depend on you."

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