HSK Level 5

看出

kàn chū

see; find out; perceive; espy

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Example Sentences

我看出了他的想法。

wǒ kàn chū le tā de xiǎngfǎ.

I figured out what he was thinking.

你看出问题了吗?

nǐ kàn chū wèntí le ma?

Do you see the problem?

我看出她很伤心。

wǒ kàn chū tā hěn shāngxīn.

I could tell she was very sad.

Synonyms

Antonyms

看不见 (kàn bù jiàn)

invisible

看不清 (kàn bù qīng)

unclear

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 看出 (kànchū) is a verb that means "to see through" or "to perceive". It is composed of two characters: 看 (kàn), which means "to look" or "to see", and 出 (chū), which means "to come out" or "to emerge". Together, these two characters create the meaning of "to see something that is not immediately obvious".The word 看出 can be used in a variety of contexts. For example, it can be used to describe someone who is able to see through a disguise or to understand the true nature of something. It can also be used to describe someone who is able to predict the future or to see the potential in something.The word 看出 is a common word in Chinese, and it is used in both spoken and written language. It is a versatile word that can be used to express a variety of ideas and concepts.