看
Meaning:
to look, to see; to examine, to scrutinize
HSK 1
Frequency:
#4931
Pinyin:
kàn
Strokes:
9
Radical:
目
How to Write 看 - 9 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "看" in Chinese
The Chinese character 看 (kàn) means "to look, to see; to examine, to scrutinize". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 看 include: 中看, 乍看, 俯看.
📚 Words and Phrases with 看
Common words containing this character
💬 Example Sentences with 看
See how "看" is used in context
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我在看书。
I am reading a book.
2
你看！
Look!
3
我想看电影。
I want to watch a movie.
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Shielding one's eyes 目 with a hand 手 to look to the distance
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "看"?
- The pinyin is kàn
- How many strokes does "看" have?
- It has 9 strokes
- What does "看" mean?
- to look, to see; to examine, to scrutinize
- What is the radical of "看"?
- The radical is "目"