观看

guān kàn

HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to watch
2. to view

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Word relationships

Register variants

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收看

shōu kàn

to watch (a TV program)

用于正式场合，如收看电视节目

Related words

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观察

guān chá

to observe; to watch; to survey

强调仔细地看，带有研究目的

欣赏

xīn shǎng

to appreciate; to enjoy; to admire

指带着享受的心情观看

Synonyms

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看

kàn

to see

表示用眼睛注视，但更口语化

Usage notes

Common mistakes

注意：不能说‘观看书’，应该说‘看书’。观看的宾语通常是活动、节目等。

Formality

观看常用于正式场合，比如观看演出、比赛；日常口语多用‘看’。

Example Sentences

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我们晚上一起去观看电影吧。

Let's go watch a movie together tonight.

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Child Words of 观看

to look after