小看

xiǎo kàn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to look down on
2. to underestimate

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 重视 zhòng shì 重视 zhòng shì to attach importance to sth; to value Opposite in meaning: to value or take seriously.: to attach importance to sth; to value

Related words

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• 小瞧 xiǎo qiáo 小瞧 xiǎo qiáo (coll.) to look down on Colloquial synonym with similar meaning, used in northern dialects.: (coll.) to look down on
• 看不起 kàn bu qǐ 看不起 kàn bu qǐ to look down upon Common phrase meaning to look down upon or despise.: to look down upon

Synonyms

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• 轻视 qīng shì 轻视 qīng shì contempt Both mean to underestimate or look down on, but 轻视 is more formal.: contempt

Usage notes

Common mistakes

小看 cannot be used in the negative to mean 'not underestimate'; use 不可小看 for 'should not underestimate'.

Example Sentences

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别 小看 他，他经验很丰富。

Don't underestimate him; he is very experienced.

別 小看 他。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 13143969)

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Child Words of 小看

• 小 小 xiǎo: small
• 看 看 kān: to look after
• 看 看 kàn: to see