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瞜 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瞜lōuto see; to look at; to observex, 16 strokes, radical 目
lōu(lou1) T1
  1. 1to see; to look at; to observe
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March 24, 2026

瞜lōu(lou1)

The character 瞜 (lōu) means to see, look at, or observe. It is often used in contexts where visual attention or observation is emphasized, such as watching an event or scrutinizing an object. This character is less commonly used in modern Mandarin compared to others with similar meanings but can still appear in literary or formal contexts.

Strokes16Radical目
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, observation and careful watching were essential for things like calligraphy and painting, where attention to detail is paramount. The character 瞜 reflects this cultural value of careful observation.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pair of eyes peering through a telescope (the radical 目, meaning eye, is present). The sound 'lōu' can be remembered by picturing someone looking through a 'loo' (toilet) window, trying to observe what's happening outside.

Meanings of 瞜

lōu(lou1)
1to see; to look at; to observe
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About 瞜

瞜Simplified
16Strokes
目Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 瞜

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 瞜 with similar characters like 看 (kàn), which is more commonly used for 'to see.' 瞜 carries a more formal or literary tone, so it's best reserved for specific contexts. Be cautious with tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

Although 瞜 is not included in HSK levels, understanding it can enhance your vocabulary related to vision. Focus on the context where this character might be appropriate, distinguishing it from more common synonyms. Exploring similar characters will help reinforce your learning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 瞜 in place of 看 in everyday conversations, thinking they are interchangeable. Instead, use 瞜 for more formal contexts and reserve 看 for everyday speech.

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Pronunciation of 瞜

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Etymology of 瞜

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

eye

Semantic (meaning)目
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Phonetic (sound)婁
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Case file: 瞜

  1. 1The meaning half目 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half婁 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayeye
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Exercise 1 of 1

Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 瞜?

Decomposition of 瞜

IDS Structure⿰目婁
瞜Full Character
=
目mu4
left
婁lou2
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 瞜?

How to say to see; to look at; to observe in Chinese

“to see; to look at; to observe” in Chinese is瞜lōu

The character 瞜 (lōu) means to see, look at, or observe. It is often used in contexts where visual attention or observation is emphasized, such as watching an event or scrutinizing an object. This character is less commonly used in modern Mandarin compared to others with similar meanings but can still appear in literary or formal contexts.

When to use 瞜

Learners often confuse 瞜 with similar characters like 看 (kàn), which is more commonly used for 'to see.' 瞜 carries a more formal or literary tone, so it's best reserved for specific contexts. Be cautious with tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 瞜 in place of 看 in everyday conversations, thinking they are interchangeable. Instead, use 瞜 for more formal contexts and reserve 看 for everyday speech.

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瞜

Practice writing 瞜 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 瞜

No, 瞜 is more frequently found in literary or formal texts rather than everyday speech.

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