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看热闹
kàn rènao
Description
"看热闹"的意思是去看有趣的、热闹的事情，比如街上发生的事或者别人吵架。
"看热闹" means to watch interesting, lively events, like things happening on the street or others arguing.
很多人喜欢看热闹，但自己不参加。
Many people like to 看热闹 but do not join in themselves.
Meanings
看热闹kàn rènao
to watch the fun/excitement as a bystander
外面很多人在看热闹。
There are many people outside watching the commotion.
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Notes
- Etymology
看 (to watch) + 热闹 (lively/bustling scene), literally "watch the excitement."
- Nuance
often implies watching as an idle onlooker without helping or getting involved.
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