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观察
guānchá
Description
"观察"的意思是仔细地看一个东西或者一件事，想知道更多。
"观察" means to look at something or an event carefully to learn more.
科学家和医生常常用这个词，因为他们要看得很清楚。
Scientists and doctors often use this word because they need to see very clearly.
Meanings
观察guānchá
to observe; to watch carefully
他喜欢观察天上的星星。
He likes to observe the stars in the sky.
观察guānchá
observation (the act of watching)
医生对病人做了几天的观察。
The doctor observed the patient for several days.
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Notes
- Etymology
观 means 'to look' and 察 means 'to examine', combining to 'watch carefully'.
- Nuance
观察 implies careful, purposeful watching, unlike 看 which is just plain 'to look'.
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