keep watch; observe the situation
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to keep watch; to be on the lookout
neutralOften used to describe the action of watching for danger or authorities during an illicit or secretive activity. It implies standing guard and giving a signal if trouble is spotted.
Tā他
men们
tōu偷
dōng东
xī西
shí时
，
pài派
le了
yī一
gè个
tóng同
huǒ伙
zài在
mén门
kǒu口
guān观
fēng风
。
While they were stealing, they posted an accomplice at the door to keep watch.
Zhè这
cì次
xíng行
dòng动
，
nǐ你
de的
rèn任
wu务
shì是
guān观
fēng风
，
yī一
yǒu有
qíng情
kuàng况
mǎ马
shàng上
fā发
xìn信
hào号
。
For this operation, your task is to be on the lookout and signal immediately if anything happens.
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Bié别
dān担
xīn心
，
wǒ我
bāng帮
nǐ你
guān观
fēng风
，
lǎo老
shī师
lái来
le了
wǒ我
jiù就
ké咳
sou嗽
。
Don't worry, I'll keep watch for you; if the teacher comes, I'll cough.