How to Write 看
The character 看 (kān) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 目 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
看 is pronounced kān in Mandarin Chinese. It means to look; to see; to watch; to read.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: kān, kàn.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 看 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 看
Example Sentences
我刚才看见他走进了图书馆。
wǒ gāng cái kàn jiàn tā zǒu jìn le tú shū guǎn
I just saw him walk into the library.
成千上万的观众在看台观看比赛。
chéng qiān shàng wàn de guān zhòng zài kàn tái guān kàn bǐ sài
Thousands upon thousands of spectators are watching the game from the stands.
仓库需要专人看管以确保物资安全。
cāng kù xū yào zhuān rén kān guǎn yǐ què bǎo wù zī ān quán
The warehouse needs a dedicated person to look after it to ensure the safety of materials.
守门员死死地看守着球门。
shǒu mén yuán sǐ sǐ dì kān shǒu zhe qiú mén
The goalkeeper is guarding the goal very closely.
Practice Writing 看 (kān)
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