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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
别看biékàndon't be fooled by the fact thatHSK 7, c, 16 strokes, Very Hard
biékàn(bie2kan4)bie kan T2
  1. 1don't be fooled by the fact that
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March 24, 2026

别看biékàn(bie2kan4)

别看 (bié kàn) means 'don't look' or 'don't pay attention to.' It is often used to advise someone not to focus on something that may be misleading or distracting. This phrase can also imply that what is being observed is not as it seems, encouraging critical thinking.

Strokes16DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, there's often a focus on not judging things by appearances. 别看 reflects this idea of being cautious about what one observes, highlighting a cultural value of deeper understanding.

Memory tip

Imagine a friend telling you, '别 (bié)' sounds like 'be careful' and '看 (kàn)' means 'look.' Visualize a sign that says 'Be careful not to look at this!' to remember that 别看 advises against looking at something.

Meanings of 别看

biékàn(bie2kan4)
1don't be fooled by the fact that
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别看Simplified
16Strokes
—Radical
连词连词conjunction (conj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Common mistakes include using 别看 in overly formal situations; it is more informal and conversational. Be cautious of tone—using a harsh tone might sound rude. Typical collocations include 别看电视 (don't watch TV) or 别看我 (don't look at me).

HSK Study Tips

While 别看 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects with HSK Level 2 verbs such as 看 (kàn - to look) and other negation forms. Students should focus on the context of negation and how it modifies verbs.

Common Mistakes

Learners often say 别看错了 (don't look wrongly) when they mean 'don't misunderstand,' which is incorrect. The correct usage should focus on visual attention, like 别看我 (don't look at me).

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Component characters

别biéto leave
HSK 27 strokes刂
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看kànto see
HSK 19 strokes目
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How to say don't be fooled by the fact that in Chinese

“don't be fooled by the fact that” in Chinese is别看biékàn

别看 (bié kàn) means 'don't look' or 'don't pay attention to.' It is often used to advise someone not to focus on something that may be misleading or distracting. This phrase can also imply that what is being observed is not as it seems, encouraging critical thinking.

When to use 别看

Common mistakes include using 别看 in overly formal situations; it is more informal and conversational. Be cautious of tone—using a harsh tone might sound rude. Typical collocations include 别看电视 (don't watch TV) or 别看我 (don't look at me).

What learners get wrong

Learners often say 别看错了 (don't look wrongly) when they mean 'don't misunderstand,' which is incorrect. The correct usage should focus on visual attention, like 别看我 (don't look at me).

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It's best to avoid using 别看 in formal contexts as it is more suited for casual conversations.

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