看作

kàn zuò

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to look upon as
2. to regard as

Word relationships

Related words

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• 认作 rèn zuò 认作 rèn zuò to regard as Similar meaning but less common; 'to recognize as'.: to regard as

Synonyms

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• 视为 shì wéi 视为 shì wéi to view as When expressing 'to regard as' in formal or written contexts.: to view as
• 当成 dàng chéng 当成 dàng chéng to consider as; to take to be When meaning 'to treat as' or 'to take for' in spoken Chinese.: to consider as; to take to be

Usage notes

Collocations

常用结构为“把A看作B”，表示将A视为B。

Common mistakes

不要混淆“看作”和“看做”。两个词意思完全一样，但“看作”更常见于正式书面语，“看做”常用于口语或非正式书面语。

Example Sentences

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我把你 看作 我最好的朋友。

I regard you as my best friend.

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Child Words of 看作

• 作 作 zuō: worker
• 作 作 zuò: to do; to engage in
• 看 看 kān: to look after
• 看 看 kàn: to see