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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
审视shěnshìto look closely atHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #11488, Very Hard
审视shěnshìto examineHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #11488, Very Hard
shěnshì(shen3shi4)shen shi T3
  1. 1to look closely at
  2. 2to examine
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March 24, 2026

审视(審視)shěnshì(shen3shi4)

审视 (shěnshì) means to look closely at or examine something with great attention to detail. This term is commonly used in contexts involving analysis or scrutiny, such as reviewing a document or evaluating a situation critically.

Strokes16Frequency#11488DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of careful examination is highly valued, especially in academic and professional settings, where thoroughness and attention to detail are seen as signs of competence and integrity.

Memory tip

Imagine a detective (审) peering through a magnifying glass (视) to scrutinize every detail of a crime scene. The character '审' suggests careful consideration, while '视' relates to vision, hinting at observing closely.

Meanings of 审视

shěnshì(shen3shi4)
1to look closely at
2to examine
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About 审视

审视Simplified
審視Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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审查 (shěnchá) vs 审视 (shěnshì): use 审查 when referring to an official examination or review, while 审视 emphasizes a close, careful observation or scrutiny.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the formal tone of 审视; it is often used in academic or professional contexts. Common collocations include 审视问题 (examine the issue) and 审视自己的行为 (examine one's behavior). Avoid using it in casual conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 审视 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it is useful for learners at HSK Level 4 and above who are developing analytical language skills. Focus on using the word in written and spoken contexts that require critical examination.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 审视 with simpler terms like 看 (kàn), leading to overly casual usage. For example, saying 审视这个电影 (shěnshì zhège diànyǐng) is incorrect; it should be 审视这个问题 (shěnshì zhège wèntí) instead.

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Component characters

审shěnto examine
HSK 78 strokes宀
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视shìto look at
HSK 18 strokes见
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How to say to look closely at in Chinese

“to look closely at” in Chinese is审视shěnshì

审视 (shěnshì) means to look closely at or examine something with great attention to detail. This term is commonly used in contexts involving analysis or scrutiny, such as reviewing a document or evaluating a situation critically.

When to use 审视

Be mindful of the formal tone of 审视; it is often used in academic or professional contexts. Common collocations include 审视问题 (examine the issue) and 审视自己的行为 (examine one's behavior). Avoid using it in casual conversation.

审视 or something close to it

审查 (shěnchá) vs 审视 (shěnshì): use 审查 when referring to an official examination or review, while 审视 emphasizes a close, careful observation or scrutiny.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 审视 with simpler terms like 看 (kàn), leading to overly casual usage. For example, saying 审视这个电影 (shěnshì zhège diànyǐng) is incorrect; it should be 审视这个问题 (shěnshì zhège wèntí) instead.

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查看 (chákàn) generally means to take a look at something, while 审视 implies a deeper, more critical examination.

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