watch; view; observe
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Meanings
3 senses · 7 examplesverb
to watch; to view; to look at with attention
Often used for watching performances, shows, sports, or scenery for enjoyment or appreciation.
Zuó昨
wǎn晚
wǒ我
men们
guān观
kàn看
le了
yī一
chǎng场
jīng精
cǎi彩
de的
yīn音
yuè乐
huì会
。
Last night we watched a wonderful concert.
Tā他
xǐ喜
huan欢
tǎng躺
zài在
shā沙
fā发
shàng上
guān观
kàn看
xīng星
kōng空
。
He likes to lie on the sofa and gaze at the stars.
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Hái孩
zi子
men们
zhèng正
zài在
quán全
shén神
guàn贯
zhù注
de地
guān观
kàn看
dòng动
huà画
piān片
。
The children are watching the cartoon with rapt attention.
verb
to visit; to tour; to inspect
Used for going to see a place, exhibition, or facility, often for learning or evaluation.
Xià下
gè个
yuè月
wǒ我
men们
jiāng将
qù去
Shàng上
hǎi海
guān观
kàn看
shì世
bó博
yuán园
。
Next month we will go to Shanghai to visit the World Expo Park.
Lǐng领
dǎo导
zuó昨
tiān天
guān观
kàn看
le了
wǒ我
men们
de的
xīn新
gōng工
chǎng厂
。
The leader inspected our new factory yesterday.
verb
to observe; to monitor; to watch for signs
Implies careful or vigilant watching, often for changes, movements, or signs.
Shào哨
bīng兵
zài在
tǎ塔
lóu楼
shàng上
guān观
kàn看
dí敌
rén人
de的
dòng动
jìng静
。
The sentry observed the enemy's movements from the watchtower.
Kē科
xué学
jiā家
tōng通
guò过
xiǎn显
wēi微
jìng镜
guān观
kàn看
xì细
bāo胞
de的
xì细
wēi微
biàn变
huà化
。
Scientists observe the subtle changes of cells through a microscope.