观摩

guān mó

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to observe and emulate
2. to study (esp. following sb's example)

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Word relationships

Related words

3 items

模仿

mó fǎng

to imitate

To imitate; often the next step after 观摩.

参观

cān guān

to look around

To visit and observe (a place or exhibition).

考查

kǎo chá

to investigate

To inspect and study (often for assessment).

Synonyms

1 item

观察

guān chá

to observe; to watch; to survey

General observation, not necessarily with the intent to emulate.

Usage notes

Collocations

观摩 is often used with 教学, 演出, or 比赛, meaning to observe a teaching session, performance, or competition for learning purposes.

Common mistakes

Do not use 观摩 for casual watching; it implies a formal or structured observation with the aim of learning.

Example Sentences

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新老师正在观摩有经验的老师讲课。

The new teacher is observing an experienced teacher giving a lesson.

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Child Words of 观摩

to rub

to look at

Taoist monastery

观摩