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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
看得见kàndéjiàncan seeHSK 6, unknown, 24 strokes, rank #10089, Hard
看得见kàndéjiànvisibleHSK 6, unknown, 24 strokes, rank #10089, Hard
kàndéjiàn(kan4de2jian4)kan de jian T4
  1. 1can see
  2. 2visible
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March 24, 2026

看得见(看得見)kàndéjiàn(kan4de2jian4)

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.

Strokes24Frequency#10089DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the ability to see clearly can symbolize understanding or insight, often linked to wisdom and clarity of thought in various philosophical teachings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pair of glasses that help you see clearly. The character 看 (kàn) looks like a person looking through glasses, while 得 (de) indicates capability, and 见 (jiàn) represents sight. Together, they form the idea of something you can clearly see.

Meanings of 看得见

kàndéjiàn(kan4de2jian4)
1can see
2visible
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看得见Simplified
看得見Traditional
24Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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看不见 (kàn bù jiàn) means 'to be unable to see' or 'invisible'; use 看得见 when something is visible.

Usage Notes

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).

HSK Study Tips

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.

Common Mistakes

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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Component Characters

看kànto see
HSK 19 strokes目
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得destructural particle: used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc
HSK 211 strokes彳
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见jiànto appear
HSK 14 strokes见
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How to say can see in Chinese

“can see” in Chinese is看得见kàndéjiàn

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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You can use it like this: '这幅画看得见.' (This painting is visible.)

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