Meanings of 看得见
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AI Study Notes for 看得见
看不见 (kàn bù jiàn) means 'to be unable to see' or 'invisible'; use 看得见 when something is visible.
Watch out for the correct tone when pronouncing this phrase, as mispronunciation may lead to confusion. It's generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but remember to use it with a clear subject for better clarity, e.g., '这件事我看得见' (I can see this matter).
Although 看得见 isn't an official HSK word, it combines HSK Level 1 and Level 2 words. Focus on each component: 看 (to see), 得 (to obtain), and 见 (to see) to understand its function in sentences and as a compound phrase.
Learners often confuse 看得见 with just 看 (kàn) alone, which simply means 'to see.' For example, saying '我看这本书' (I see this book) instead of '我看得见这本书' (I can see this book) omits the emphasis on visibility.
Pronunciation of 看得见
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Component Characters
How to say can see in Chinese
“can see” in Chinese is看得见
看得见 (kàn de jiàn) means 'to be able to see' or 'visible.' It is often used in contexts where one describes something that can be perceived visually, emphasizing the clarity or presence of an object or scene.
When to use 看得见
Watch out for the correct tone when pronouncing this phrase, as mispronunciation may lead to confusion. It's generally used in both formal and informal contexts, but remember to use it with a clear subject for better clarity, e.g., '这件事我看得见' (I can see this matter).
看得见 or something close to it
看不见 (kàn bù jiàn) means 'to be unable to see' or 'invisible'; use 看得见 when something is visible.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 看得见 with just 看 (kàn) alone, which simply means 'to see.' For example, saying '我看这本书' (I see this book) instead of '我看得见这本书' (I can see this book) omits the emphasis on visibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 看得见
You can use it like this: '这幅画看得见.' (This painting is visible.)
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