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看见 (kànjiàn) — use 看出 when emphasizing the realization of something not immediately visible.
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 看出, as mispronouncing the tones can lead to misunderstandings. It is often used in both conversational and formal contexts, particularly in discussions that involve analysis or insight. A common collocation is '看出问题' (kànchū wèntí), meaning 'to see the problem'.
While 看出 is not an HSK level word, it connects with other verbs of perception such as 看 (kàn) and 见 (jiàn), which are foundational at HSK Level 1. Focus on practicing its usage in sentences to build confidence in using verbs related to seeing and understanding.
Learners often confuse 看出 with 看到 (kàndào) and use them interchangeably, which can lead to vague meanings. For example, saying '我看到问题' (Wǒ kàndào wèntí) instead of '我看出问题' (Wǒ kànchū wèntí) can mislead the listener about the depth of understanding.
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How to say to make out in Chinese
“to make out” in Chinese is看出
看出 (kànchū) means 'to make out' or 'to see' something clearly, often something that is not immediately obvious. It is commonly used in contexts where one perceives a hidden truth or recognizes something after careful observation.
When to use 看出
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 看出, as mispronouncing the tones can lead to misunderstandings. It is often used in both conversational and formal contexts, particularly in discussions that involve analysis or insight. A common collocation is '看出问题' (kànchū wèntí), meaning 'to see the problem'.
看出 or something close to it
看见 (kànjiàn) — use 看出 when emphasizing the realization of something not immediately visible.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 看出 with 看到 (kàndào) and use them interchangeably, which can lead to vague meanings. For example, saying '我看到问题' (Wǒ kàndào wèntí) instead of '我看出问题' (Wǒ kànchū wèntí) can mislead the listener about the depth of understanding.
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You can say '我看出他的情绪很低落' (Wǒ kànchū tā de qíngxù hěn dīluò), meaning 'I can see that he is very down.'
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