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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
收看shōukànto viewHSK 5, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #3894, Hard
收看shōukànto watch TVHSK 5, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #3894, Hard
收看shōukànto receive TV channelsHSK 5, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #3894, Hard
shōukàn(shou1kan4)shou kan T1
  1. 1to view
  2. 2to watch TV
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March 24, 2026

收看shōukàn(shou1kan4)

收看 (shōukàn) means to view or watch something, particularly in the context of television. It emphasizes the act of receiving and watching TV programs or channels, typically used in conversations about media consumption.

Strokes15Frequency#3894DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In China, watching TV is a popular pastime, and many families gather to enjoy evening programs together. The concept of 收看 reflects not only individual viewing habits but also social interactions around television shows.

Memory tip

Imagine a person receiving (收) a TV signal and watching (看) their favorite show. The character 收 looks like a hand receiving something, while 看 depicts eyes watching. Together, they create a vivid image of tuning in to a broadcast.

Meanings of 收看

shōukàn(shou1kan4)
1to view
2to watch TV
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收看Simplified
15Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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观看 (guānkàn) emphasizes the act of watching or observing something, often with a focus on the experience, while 收看 (shōukàn) specifically refers to the act of receiving and watching TV programs.

Usage Notes

收看 is generally used in informal contexts when discussing television viewing. Be careful to use it with the correct subject and object, such as '我收看电视' (I watch TV). A common mistake is omitting the object, resulting in an incomplete sentence.

HSK Study Tips

While 收看 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it relates to HSK Level 3, which includes verbs related to daily activities. Focus on the components of the phrase and practice using it in sentences about your viewing habits.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 收看 with 观看. For example, saying '我观看电视' (I watch TV) is less common than '我收看电视.' Additionally, omitting the object can lead to confusion: '我收看' needs to specify what is being watched.

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Component characters

收shōuto receive
HSK 36 strokes攵
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看kànto see
HSK 19 strokes目
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How to say to view in Chinese

“to view” in Chinese is收看shōukàn

收看 (shōukàn) means to view or watch something, particularly in the context of television. It emphasizes the act of receiving and watching TV programs or channels, typically used in conversations about media consumption.

When to use 收看

收看 is generally used in informal contexts when discussing television viewing. Be careful to use it with the correct subject and object, such as '我收看电视' (I watch TV). A common mistake is omitting the object, resulting in an incomplete sentence.

收看 or something close to it

观看 (guānkàn) emphasizes the act of watching or observing something, often with a focus on the experience, while 收看 (shōukàn) specifically refers to the act of receiving and watching TV programs.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 收看 with 观看. For example, saying '我观看电视' (I watch TV) is less common than '我收看电视.' Additionally, omitting the object can lead to confusion: '我收看' needs to specify what is being watched.

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Yes, 收看 can be used for viewing movies, but it is more commonly associated with television broadcasts.

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