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jiàn

Description

"见"的意思是用眼睛看到人或东西，也可以表示和别人碰面。

The meaning of "见" is to see people or things with the eyes, and it can also mean to meet others.

我们常说"见面"、"看见"，这个字很常用。

We often say "见面" (meet) and "看见" (see); this character is very commonly used.

Meanings

看见kànjiàn

to see; to perceive with the eyes

我看见一只小猫。

I saw a kitten.

见jiàn

to meet; to see someone

我明天想见你。

I want to see you tomorrow.

见jiàn

view; opinion (as in 意见)

我有一个见解。

I have an insight.

Related words

看见面看见意见再见见到

Notes

  • Etymology

    见 pictures an eye (目) over a person, meaning to see with one's eyes.

  • Nuance

    见 often follows verbs as a result complement, e.g. 看见, 听见.

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