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把...当作 (bǎ...dàngzuò) — use '当成' when emphasizing a subjective interpretation, while '当作' is more neutral in tone.
Be mindful of the context in which you use '当成'; it can sound informal in certain situations. Common collocations include '当成朋友' (consider as a friend) and '当成敌人' (consider as an enemy). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where more precise terms may be required.
While '当成' is not specifically categorized under HSK levels, it is useful for learners at HSK 3 and above, as it connects to concepts of perception and opinion, which are common in conversational Chinese. Focus on practicing it within sentences to solidify understanding.
Learners often confuse '当成' with '当作', which has a slightly different meaning ('to treat as'). For example, saying '我当成他是朋友' (I consider him as a friend) is correct, but saying '我当作他是朋友' may sound awkward.
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How to say to consider as in Chinese
“to consider as” in Chinese is当成
The term '当成' means to consider something as or to take something to be a certain way. It is commonly used in contexts where someone is making a judgment or assumption about a person, situation, or object, often implying a subjective interpretation.
When to use 当成
Be mindful of the context in which you use '当成'; it can sound informal in certain situations. Common collocations include '当成朋友' (consider as a friend) and '当成敌人' (consider as an enemy). Avoid using it in overly formal contexts where more precise terms may be required.
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把...当作 (bǎ...dàngzuò) — use '当成' when emphasizing a subjective interpretation, while '当作' is more neutral in tone.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '当成' with '当作', which has a slightly different meaning ('to treat as'). For example, saying '我当成他是朋友' (I consider him as a friend) is correct, but saying '我当作他是朋友' may sound awkward.
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It's better to avoid '当成' in formal writing; instead, opt for more precise terms appropriate to the context.
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