HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
看 — to look
- Reading
- kàn
- Meaning
- to look; to see; to watch
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
看 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is kàn and it means to look; to see; to watch. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
看 appears in everyday chinese words such as 看 (look, see), 看 (see, look at, watch) and 好看 (good-looking, pretty).
Chinese words containing 看
Frequently asked questions
What does 看 mean in Chinese?
看 means to look; to see; to watch in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 看 read?
看 is read kàn. Reading it inside real words — 看 and 看 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 看 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 看 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 看 in a word?
A common word containing 看 is 看 (kàn) — "look, see". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 看 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 看 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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