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March 24, 2026
看待kàndài(kan4dai4)
看待 means to look upon or regard something in a particular way. It is often used to express opinions or attitudes toward people, situations, or events, making it useful in discussions about perspectives and judgments.
Frequency#5041DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
看待 is often used in discussions about social issues and personal relationships in Chinese culture, reflecting the importance of perspective in interpersonal interactions. This term can be heard in debates about societal norms and values.
Memory Tip
Think of 看 (kan) as 'to see' and 待 (dai) as 'to treat'. Imagine you are seeing someone and deciding how to treat them based on your viewpoint. This visual association helps connect the idea of looking upon something with the act of regarding it.
Meanings of 看待
kàndài(kan4dai4)
1to look upon
2to regard
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About 看待
看待Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#5041Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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AI Study Notes for 看待
Quick Contrast
看 (kàn) vs 观察 (guānchá) — use 看待 when expressing an opinion or attitude, while 观察 focuses on the act of observing without judgment.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 看 (kan) as 'to see' and 待 (dai) as 'to treat'. Imagine you are seeing someone and deciding how to treat them based on your viewpoint. This visual association helps connect the idea of looking upon something with the act of regarding it.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include using 看待 in contexts that require more formal expressions, such as in academic writing. It is more suitable for informal conversations. Be careful with the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 看待 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to opinions and perceptions, like 观点 (point of view) and 看法 (view, opinion). Focus on how to use it in complex sentences to express nuanced opinions.
Cultural Note
看待 is often used in discussions about social issues and personal relationships in Chinese culture, reflecting the importance of perspective in interpersonal interactions. This term can be heard in debates about societal norms and values.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 看待 when they mean to say 'to observe' instead of 'to regard'. For example, saying '我看待这件事情' (I regard this matter) instead of '我观察这件事情' (I observe this matter).
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Grammar Patterns of 看待
看待 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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这使他倾向以批判眼光____我们的传统。
This has given him a disposition to consider our traditions critically.
Example Sentences for 看待 (6)
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1
这使他倾向以批判眼光看待我们的传统。
zhè shǐ tā qīng xiàng yǐ pī pàn yǎn guāng kàn dài wǒ mén de chuán tǒng。
This has given him a disposition to consider our traditions critically.
2
我只是纳闷儿你是怎么看待这一切的。
wǒ zhī shì nà mèn ér nǐ shì zěn mó kàn dài zhè yī qiē de。
I just wonder what you make of all that.
3
它会让人以过于乐观的态度看待生活。
tā huì ràng rén yǐ guò yú lè guān de tài dù kàn dài shēng huó。
Its influence can make you view life through rose-coloured glasses.
4
谁也不知道他怎样看待他们；他是个完全不可捉摸的人。
shuí yě bù zhī dào tā zěn yàng kàn dài tā mén； ； tā shì gè wán quán bù kě zhuō mō de。
No-one knows where they stand with him; he is utterly unpredictable.
5
试以不同的角度看待这件事。
shì yǐ bù tóng de jiǎo dù kàn dài zhè jiàn shì。
Try to see the issue from a different perspective .
6
退一步，客观地看待这个问题。
tuì yī bù， ， kè guān dì kàn dài zhè gè wèn。
Stand back and look objectively at the problem.
Cultural Notes for 看待
🏮Cultural insight
看待 is often used in discussions about social issues and personal relationships in Chinese culture, reflecting the importance of perspective in interpersonal interactions. This term can be heard in debates about societal norms and values.
Frequently Asked Questions about 看待
While it can be used in spoken language, it's better to use more formal terms like 评价 (evaluate) in academic or professional contexts.
看待 emphasizes the perspective or attitude toward something, while 认为 simply means to think or believe.
No, 观察 means to observe, while 看待 focuses on the subjective opinion or attitude towards what is being observed.
