see through; thoroughly understand
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Meanings
2 senses · 8 examplesverb
to see through; to understand thoroughly (opponent's strategy, intention, etc.)
Often used in contexts of games, competitions, negotiations, or strategic situations where one tries to discern the opponent's true intentions.
Zhè这
yī一
zhāo着
qí棋
wǒ我
kàn看
bu不
tòu透
。
I can't see through this chess move.
Wǒ我
yǐ已
jīng经
kàn看
tòu透
le了
nǐ你
de的
jì计
huà划
。
I have already seen through your plan.
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Méi没
yǒu有
rén人
néng能
kàn看
tòu透
tā他
de的
zhēn真
shí实
yì意
tú图
。
No one can see through his real intentions.
Zhè这
yī一
diǎn点
wǒ我
zǎo早
jiù就
kàn看
tòu透
le了
。
I saw through this point long ago.
verb
to see through completely; to thoroughly recognize (someone's flaws or the worthlessness of something)
Often implies disappointment or disillusionment after understanding the true nature of someone or something. Can carry a negative or resigned tone.
Zhè这
ge个
rén人
wǒ我
kàn看
tòu透
le了
，
méi没
shén什
me么
zhēn真
cái才
shí实
xué学
。
I have seen through this person; he has no real talent or knowledge.
Wǒ我
zhōng终
yú于
kàn看
tòu透
le了
zhè这
ge个
shì世
jiè界
。
I finally saw through this world.
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Wǒ我
yǐ已
jīng经
kàn看
tòu透
le了
rén人
shēng生
。
I have already seen through life.
Tā他
kàn看
tòu透
le了
tā她
de的
xū虚
wěi伪
。
He saw through her hypocrisy.