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看似 (kàn sì): to seem, to appear

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to seem, to appear
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 6

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to look as if
  • to seem

Chinese explanation

  • 看上去好像,用来表示从外表或表面现象判断,但实际情况可能并非如此。常放在动词或形容词前面,说明表面上给人的感觉。例如,看似简单,实际上很难。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

to look after

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Example sentences

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This problem looks simple, but actually it requires a lot of professional knowledge to solve.

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He appears very calm, but in fact he is more nervous than anyone.

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This restaurant looks ordinary, but the food tastes excellent; many people line up every day.

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They appear to disagree, but actually their goals are the same.

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This bridge looks sturdy, but after expert inspection, some parts were found to need repair.

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