HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
观 — to look at
- Reading
- guān
- Meaning
- to look at; to watch; to observe; view
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
观 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is guān and it means to look at; to watch; to observe; view. 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.
观 appears in everyday chinese words such as 参观 (to visit; to tour), 观众 (audience, spectators) and 观看 (watch, view).
Chinese words containing 观
Frequently asked questions
What does 观 mean in Chinese?
观 means to look at; to watch; to observe; view in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 观 read?
观 is read guān. Reading it inside real words — 参观 and 观众 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 观 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 观 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 观 in a word?
A common word containing 观 is 参观 (cān guān) — "to visit; to tour". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 观 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 观 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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