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观
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Definitions
- 1. Taoist monastery
- 2. palace gate watchtower
- 3. platform
Example Sentences
1 shown坐井 观 天。
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Words Containing 观
notion
the cool eye of a bystander
penetrating (vision)
to watch the fires burning across the river
Mission Hills Group (Chinese hospitality, sports and leisure company)
world view
lit. to see sth as clearly as one sees a blazing fire (idiom)
to watch from the sidelines and do nothing (idiom)
to take an overall view of sth
macro-control
to introspect
see 眼觀四面，耳聽八方|眼观四面，耳听八方[yǎn guān sì miàn , ěr tīng bā fāng]
impression or feeling after visiting or watching (movies, museums etc)
to watch from the sidelines
hear what he says and observe what he does (idiom, from Analects); judge a person not by his words, but by his actions
to tour
credit watch
the objective world (as opposed to empirical observation)
tourist
Taoist temple
observatory
to be watched closely (idiom)
a ritual whereby the living soul is brought to the nether world for a spiritual journey
hear what he says and observe what he does (idiom, from Analects); judge a person not by his words, but by his actions
to survey comprehensively
subjective
to look around
(medicine) to remain in hospital under observation
microeconomic
spectacular
Human Rights Watch (HRW), New York-based non-governmental organization
macro-
to observe
probation office
objectivist philosophy
micro-
(idiom) to gasp in amazement
tourist region
to take a broad view of sth
observer
direct observation
look
an outsider can see things more clearly or objectively than those involved (idiom)
on lookout duty
outward appearance
observer
to stand in a circle and watch
ungainly
objectivity
observatory
change of appearance
to observe; to watch; to survey
lit. the eyes observe all sides and the ears listen in all directions (idiom)
lookout
objective idealism (in Hegel's philosophy)
by contrast
to weigh up sb's words and observe their facial expression (idiom)
to attend a ritual
pessimistic
birdwatching
macrocosm
apparent
landscape
historical standpoint
incomparably good
macroeconomic
absolute idea (in Hegel's philosophy)
observer
to sit and await success or failure (idiom); to wait to see the outcome of a fight before taking sides
power of observation
to visualize (Buddhist practice)
to look into the distance
observer
Daguan district of Anqing city 安慶市|安庆市[ān qìng shì], Anhui
to observe and emulate
worldview
optimistic
History of Later Han dynasty, internal palace record by many 1st and 2nd century authors, 143 scrolls
point of view
spectators
lit. sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight (idiom)
(Internet slang) (of a situation, video clip etc) to make one think \wtf!\",2025-02-14 13:18:21,2025-02-14 13:18:21 109144,76253,destructive,2025-02-14 13:18:21,2025-02-14 13:18:21 109145,76253,crushing (defeat),2025-02-14 13:18:21,2025-02-14 13:18:21 109146,76254,to injure,2025-02-14 13:18:21,2025-02-14 13:18:21 109147,76254,to damage,2025-02-14 13:18:21,2025-02-14 13:18:21 109148,76256,to sacrifice one's wealth to save the state (idiom),2025-02-14 13:18:21,2025-02-14 13:18:21 109149,76257,to disfigure,2025-02-14 13:18:21,2025-02-14 13:18:21 109150,76257,to spoil the beauty of,2025-02-14 13:18:21,2025-02-14 13:18:21 109151,76258,to destroy,2025-02-14 13:18:21,2025-02-14 13:18:21 109152,76259,impair
one's impressions
esthetic conception
Guwen Guanzhi, an anthology of essays written in Literary Chinese, compiled and edited by Wu Chucai and Wu Diaohou of Qing dynasty
subjectivism
to afford a magnificent sight (idiom)
former appearance
Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion or Goddess of Mercy (Sanskrit Avalokiteśvara)
Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion or Goddess of Mercy (Sanskrit Avalokiteśvara)
Kwun Tong district of Kowloon, Hong Kong
to wait and see
observer
Daoist temple
Scientific Outlook on Development, a guiding principle for the CCP attributed to Hu Jintao 胡錦濤|胡锦涛[hú jǐn tāo], incorporated into the Constitution of the CCP in 2007
magnificent vista
to view
lit. flower viewing from horseback (idiom); a fleeting glance in passing
spectator
weather station
spectacle; impressive sight
to look favorably on sth
mirror showing a view to one's rear (including rearview mirror, side-view mirror, baby view mirror etc)
to survey
to watch
Tieguanyin tea (a variety of oolong tea)
closed to visitors
historical point of view
appearance
epigenetics
White Tiger Hall, a Han dynasty palace hall in which the famous Virtuous Discussions Held in White Tiger Hall 白虎通德論|白虎通德论 were held under the aegis of Han Emperor Zhang 漢章帝|汉章帝
observer
Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion or Goddess of Mercy (Sanskrit Avalokiteśvara)
observation satellite
precepts regarding what is honorable and what is shameful (in particular, refers to the Socialist Concepts on Honors and Disgraces, PRC official moral principles promulgated from 2006)
landscape design
sentry post
(idiom) an outsider can see things more clearly or objectively than those involved
lit. the eyes watch six roads and the ears listen in all directions
to watch a movie
Granny Liu visits the Grand View gardens
system of values
to take things philosophically
lit. to view the sky from the bottom of a well (idiom); ignorant and narrow-minded
place of cultural interest
Daguan district of Anqing city 安慶市|安庆市[ān qìng shì], Anhui
considerable
observation by naked eye
Guanyin or Kuanyin township in Taoyuan county 桃園縣|桃园县[táo yuán xiàn], north Taiwan
audience
optimism
Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion or Goddess of Mercy (Sanskrit Avalokiteśvara)
to pass sth around (for others to look at)
Prospect Garden
objective
observer
elegant and tasteful
to look at sth with pleasure; to watch (sth marvelous)
pleasing to the eye
lit. to look for holes, and observe gaps (idiom)
compelling notion
microcosm