见
see; meet; opinion; passive marker
Meanings
9 senses · 41 examplesverb
to see; to notice; to perceive
Most commonly used basic verb for visual perception, can be used in fixed phrases.
I saw a little bird singing on the tree.
This rare plant only grows on high mountains.
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Seeing is believing, hearing is misleading.
He ignored his friend's reminder and made a mistake in the end.
I finally saw the long-awaited sunrise.
verb
to be exposed to; to come into contact with
Used for substances or objects being affected by external conditions.
This skincare product is sensitive to sunlight and should be kept in a cool place.
Ice will melt when exposed to heat.
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A wound is prone to infection when exposed to water, please take care of it carefully.
This vegetable cannot tolerate oiliness, it is best to stir-fry it lightly.
Old photos are prone to fading when exposed to moisture.
verb
to become visible; to show; to manifest
Used to describe a noticeable effect or change.
This new medicine will take effect after three days of use.
After one month of treatment, his condition has improved noticeably.
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You can see a person's true character after getting along with them for a long time.
In the second half of the game, the gap between the two teams' strengths began to show.
This plan has been tested in practice and has achieved obvious results.
verb
to cite; to refer to; to indicate
formalOften used in textbooks, documents, or reference materials to guide readers to relevant content.
Detailed parameter descriptions can be found in the appendix of this book.
The relevant case is shown in the figure on the right, please observe carefully.
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This historical record is found in Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of Xiang Yu.
Specific operation steps are listed in the third part of the previous text.
For more relevant content, please refer to the reference list.
verb
to meet; to receive; to interview
Used for formal or informal meetings with others.
This foreign head of state will visit China and meet with national leaders.
He specifically asked for leave to come and see you.
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The general manager will receive visiting clients this afternoon.
We agreed to meet at the coffee shop tomorrow.
This writer will meet readers at the bookstore.
noun
opinion; view; viewpoint
Used to express personal thoughts or judgments on a matter.
Everyone can freely express their own opinions.
The final plan for this project needs to be determined by combining opinions from all parties.
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He is stubborn in his own views and unwilling to listen to others' advice.
This expert put forward a brand new viewpoint.
We should respect different cultural perspectives.
noun
surname Jian
A common Chinese family name.
Mr. Jian is a senior consultant at our company.
particle
passive marker
literaryUsed in literary or formal written Chinese to form passive constructions.
This painter's works were highly regarded in the literary circle at that time.
His behavior was laughed at by people with refined tastes.
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This plan was rejected by most people.
His suggestion was adopted by the company's management.
This newcomer's talent was appreciated by the veteran director.
particle
first-person marker
literaryUsed in literary Chinese to indicate that the action is directed at the speaker.
If you have any questions, please inform me.
Please forgive me for canceling the appointment temporarily.
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Please show me the detailed content of this document.
Please teach me how to solve this difficult problem.
I am greatly honored to be invited to attend this seminar.