看望

kàn wàng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to pay a visit to; to see (sb)

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 探望 tàn wàng 探望 tàn wàng to visit Often used for visiting someone who is ill or in need, emphasizing care and concern.: to visit

Usage notes

Common mistakes

看望 is used for visiting someone, not a place. Do not say 看望北京; use 参观 or 访问 instead.

Example Sentences

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我打算周末去 看望 我的奶奶。

I plan to visit my grandmother this weekend.

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Child Words of 看望

• 望 望 wàng: full moon
• 看 看 kān: to look after
• 看 看 kàn: to see