小看

xiǎo kàn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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to attach importance to sth; to value

Opposite in meaning: to value or take seriously.

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(coll.) to look down on

Colloquial synonym with similar meaning, used in northern dialects.

to look down upon

Common phrase meaning to look down upon or despise.

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contempt

Both mean to underestimate or look down on, but 轻视 is more formal.

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

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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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to look after

to see