look at; regard; meet for marriage
Meanings
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to look at; to gaze at each other
Often implies mutual or reciprocal looking, commonly used in literary or formal contexts.
The two looked at each other and smiled, gazing at one another with deep affection.
Gazing at each other, we never tire—only Mount Jingting and I.
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We caught a distant glimpse of each other in the crowd.
verb
to regard; to treat; to view
Commonly used in set phrases, particularly 另眼相看 (to regard with special respect).
Everyone should treat each other as equals and not discriminate against anyone.
He has improved a lot, and the teacher regards him with newfound respect.
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We should view this issue from a developmental perspective.
verb
to meet for a blind date; to see each other (for marriage)
Refers specifically to the traditional practice where potential marriage partners meet to assess suitability, often arranged by matchmakers.
They were introduced and met for a blind date once, feeling that each other was quite nice.
Tomorrow I am going with my mother to meet a potential marriage partner.
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In olden times, marriages were mostly arranged by parents, and the man and woman could only meet for the first time before the wedding.