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瞧 (qiáo) - choose 瞰 (kàn) for a sense of watching from above or with a critical perspective, while 瞧 (qiáo) is more casual and implies a simple act of looking.
Common mistakes include confusing 瞰 with 看 (kàn), which simply means 'to see' or 'to look' without the nuance of spying or height. This word is more formal and may not be used in casual conversations. It often collocates with words related to observation or surveillance.
Although 瞰 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it is useful for learners at a higher level (HSK 4 and above) to expand their descriptive language. Students should focus on the context in which this word is used, especially in literature or formal discussions about observation.
Learners often mix up 瞰 with similar characters like 看 (kàn) and might incorrectly say 瞰书 (kàn shū, 'to read a book'), when it doesn't fit the meaning of spying or looking from above. The correct form would be 看书 (kàn shū).
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Etymology of 瞰
Phonosemantic compound. 目 represents the meaning and 敢 represents the sound. Simplified form of 矙.
eye
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Case file: 瞰
Phonosemantic compound. 目 represents the meaning and 敢 represents the sound. Simplified form of 矙.
- 1The meaning half目 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half敢 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayeye
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to watch, to spy on; to overlook, to look down on in Chinese
“to watch, to spy on; to overlook, to look down on” in Chinese is瞰
The character 瞰 (kàn) refers to the act of watching or spying on something, often from a higher vantage point. It can imply looking down on a scene or situation, providing a perspective that is both observational and somewhat detached. This word is commonly used in contexts where one is observing something attentively or critically.
When to use 瞰
Common mistakes include confusing 瞰 with 看 (kàn), which simply means 'to see' or 'to look' without the nuance of spying or height. This word is more formal and may not be used in casual conversations. It often collocates with words related to observation or surveillance.
瞰 or something close to it
瞧 (qiáo) - choose 瞰 (kàn) for a sense of watching from above or with a critical perspective, while 瞧 (qiáo) is more casual and implies a simple act of looking.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 瞰 with similar characters like 看 (kàn) and might incorrectly say 瞰书 (kàn shū, 'to read a book'), when it doesn't fit the meaning of spying or looking from above. The correct form would be 看书 (kàn shū).
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Grammar Patterns of 瞰
瞰 carries 3 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Complete the Sentence
还有其他的房子能像这幢一样俯____首都吗？
What other home offers such a commanding view of the capital?
Example Sentences for 瞰 (5)
Word Family of 瞰
Compound Meaning
What does 俯瞰 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 瞰
No, it is more commonly found in written texts or formal speeches rather than in casual dialogue.
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