藊豆
see; meet; appear
Meanings
5 senses · 16 examplesverb
to see; to catch sight of
The most basic meaning for visual perception. Also used in the sense of 'to meet'. Often used with aspect particles like 了 (le) or 过 (guo).
I saw him at the supermarket yesterday.
Have you ever seen a panda?
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Seeing is believing.
We arranged to meet tomorrow.
verb
to meet (with someone); to have an interview
Often used in formal or social contexts, such as meeting a guest or having an appointment.
The manager is meeting with a client in the conference room.
The president cordially received the foreign guests.
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I need to have an appointment with the doctor.
verb
to appear; to become visible; to show up
literaryUsed when something is revealed or becomes apparent. Often seen in literary or formal contexts.
His efforts have finally shown results.
The illness has shown improvement.
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Read a book a hundred times, and its meaning will become clear by itself.
preposition
(used before a verb) to indicate passivity or receiving an action
literaryA classical construction, often seen in formal writing and idioms. The word following 见 is usually a monosyllabic verb.
He is loved by everyone.
Please don't laugh at me. (lit., hope not to be laughed at)
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What is your instruction? (polite)
noun
view; opinion; insight
Often used in compounds like 意见 (yì jiàn) or 见闻 (jiàn wén).
We have different views on this matter.
Please share your valuable opinion.
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He is experienced and knowledgeable.