看中

kàn zhòng

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to have a preference for
2. to fancy
3. to choose after consideration
4. to settle on

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Word relationships

Related words

1 item

欣赏

xīn shǎng

to appreciate; to enjoy; to admire

欣赏 means 'to appreciate', which is related but lacks the connotation of selection.

Synonyms

2 items

看上

kàn shàng

to look upon

Both can mean 'to take a fancy to', but 看中 often implies a decision based on careful consideration.

选中

xuǎn zhòng

to choose

选中 emphasizes the action of selecting, while 看中 focuses on having a preference.

Usage notes

Collocations

看中 is often used with 被 in passive constructions, e.g., 被看中了 (was chosen/favored).

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 看中 (kàn zhòng, to fancy/choose) with 看重 (kàn zhòng, to value/regard highly). They are homophones but distinct.

Child Words of 看中

within

to hit (the mark)

to look after

to see

看中