看作

kàn zuò

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to look upon as
2. to regard as

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Word relationships

Related words

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认作

rèn zuò

to regard as

Similar meaning but less common; 'to recognize as'.

Synonyms

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视为

shì wéi

to view as

When expressing 'to regard as' in formal or written contexts.

当成

dàng chéng

to consider as; to take to be

When meaning 'to treat as' or 'to take for' in spoken Chinese.

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。

Grammar

Guides that feature 看作

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HSK 2.0 Level 5+ HSK 3.0 Level 5+ 7 min

Treating Something As with 把...当作

Use 把...当作 and 把...看作 for advanced categorization sentences.

Reading: kàn zuò Open guide

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

worker

to do; to engage in

to look after

to see

看作