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看望
kànwàng
Description
"看望"的意思是去看一个人，特别是朋友、家人或者生病的人。
"看望" means to visit someone, especially friends, family, or someone who is ill.
这个词有关心和问候的意思，比"看"更客气一点。
This word conveys care and greeting, and is a bit more polite than "看."
Meanings
看望kànwàng
to visit and check on someone
我周末去看望爷爷。
I visit my grandfather on weekends.
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Notes
- Etymology
看 (to look at) + 望 (to gaze toward), together meaning to go see and greet someone.
- Nuance
warmer and more polite than plain 看; used for family, friends, or the sick.
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