看
vs 见
Look at kàn vs See jiàn
The distinction is between the process (to look at) and the result (to see).
The distinction is between the process (to look at) and the result (to see).
Look at (kàn) : Look / Read
Indicates the voluntary action of directing one's gaze or reading.
Look at the book (read a book), Look at the movie (watch a movie).
See (jiàn) : See / Notice
Indicates the result of visual perception.
Notice (notice), Hear (hear).
The resultative verb See (kànjiàn) :
This is the most common form to translate "see". Kàn is the action, jiàn is the success of the action.
Nuance exercises
Complete each sentence with the best term, then submit to view all corrections.
1. Quel mot correspond au pinyin « kàn » ?
2. Quel mot correspond au pinyin « jiàn » ?