Meanings of 瞻
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AI Study Notes for 瞻
瞩 (zhǔ) - use 瞻 when emphasizing reverence or respect in observation, while 瞩 focuses more on noticing or paying attention.
Learners often confuse 瞻 with similar characters like 看 (kàn, to see) or 望 (wàng, to gaze), which are more general. 瞻 carries a more formal tone, so it's suitable for literary or respectful contexts. Be mindful of using it in appropriate situations to convey admiration.
While 瞻 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other characters related to viewing and observing, such as 看 (kàn) and 望 (wàng). Students at higher levels should focus on its nuanced meaning and usage in formal speech or writing.
Learners might incorrectly use 瞻 in casual contexts where 看 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我瞻电影' (I gaze at the movie) instead of '我看电影' (I watch the movie) is incorrect.
Pronunciation of 瞻
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Etymology of 瞻
Phonosemantic compound. 目 represents the meaning and 詹 represents the sound.
eye
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Case file: 瞻
Phonosemantic compound. 目 represents the meaning and 詹 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half目 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half詹 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayeye
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to gaze in Chinese
“to gaze” in Chinese is瞻
The character 瞻 (zhān) primarily means 'to gaze' or 'to look out for.' It often conveys a sense of reverence or respect when viewing something significant, and can also imply the act of observing with careful attention. This character is commonly used in literary or formal contexts, particularly when discussing admiration or contemplation.
When to use 瞻
Learners often confuse 瞻 with similar characters like 看 (kàn, to see) or 望 (wàng, to gaze), which are more general. 瞻 carries a more formal tone, so it's suitable for literary or respectful contexts. Be mindful of using it in appropriate situations to convey admiration.
瞻 or something close to it
瞩 (zhǔ) - use 瞻 when emphasizing reverence or respect in observation, while 瞩 focuses more on noticing or paying attention.
What learners get wrong
Learners might incorrectly use 瞻 in casual contexts where 看 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我瞻电影' (I gaze at the movie) instead of '我看电影' (I watch the movie) is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 瞻
瞻 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
他____望自己身后空无一物, 他属于过时的品种.
He saw nothing beyond himself along the branch. His kind was obsolete.
Example Sentences for 瞻 (1)
Word Family of 瞻
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Frequently Asked Questions about 瞻
No, 瞻 is more often found in literary or formal contexts rather than in casual conversation.
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