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小看

xiǎokàn

Description

"小看"的意思是觉得别人没有能力,不重视他。

"小看" means to think someone is incapable and not to value them.

这个词常常用在"别小看我"这样的句子里。

This word is often used in sentences like "别小看我".

Meanings

小看xiǎokàn

to look down on; to underestimate

你别小看他,他很聪明。

Don't underestimate him; he's very smart.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    小 (small) + 看 (to look/regard) = to regard as small, i.e. underestimate.

  • Nuance

    near-synonym of 看不起, often used in the phrase 别小看.

In videos

“你看这个东西要小看有”

青梅竹马(1985)【杨德昌/侯孝贤】 · 风行女王

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