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March 24, 2026
看中()kànzhòng(kan4zhong4)
看中 (kàn zhòng) means to have a preference for something or to choose something after careful consideration. It is commonly used in contexts where someone expresses liking or favoring a particular option, often after evaluating various choices.
Frequency#13180DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, making a considered choice is often valued, whether in personal relationships or business dealings. The concept of 看中 reflects the importance of thoughtfulness in decision-making.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person looking through a crowd (看) and finally spotting the one person they fancy (中). The character 看 resembles an eye looking, while 中 can represent finding something in the middle of many choices.
Meanings of 看中
kànzhòng(kan4zhong4)
1to have a preference for
2to fancy
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About 看中
看中Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2
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看重 (kàn zhòng) — use 看中 when emphasizing preference after consideration, while 看重 focuses on valuing or attaching importance to something.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person looking through a crowd (看) and finally spotting the one person they fancy (中). The character 看 resembles an eye looking, while 中 can represent finding something in the middle of many choices.
Usage Notes
It's important to use 看中 in contexts that imply selection after thought rather than mere liking. Avoid confusing it with simpler terms for liking, such as 喜欢 (xǐ huān). This term is more formal, fitting well in discussions about making decisions or preferences.
HSK Study Tips
Although 看中 is not an HSK vocabulary word, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of preferences and decision-making language, which is relevant to HSK levels 3 and above. Focus on using it in sentences related to choices.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, making a considered choice is often valued, whether in personal relationships or business dealings. The concept of 看中 reflects the importance of thoughtfulness in decision-making.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 看中 with just saying 喜欢, leading to misunderstandings about the depth of preference implied. For example, saying '我看中这个' (Wǒ kàn zhòng zhège) is correct for 'I have chosen this,' while saying '我喜欢这个' (Wǒ xǐ huān zhège) means 'I like this,' which lacks the nuance of decision-making.
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Cultural Notes for 看中
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In Chinese culture, making a considered choice is often valued, whether in personal relationships or business dealings. The concept of 看中 reflects the importance of thoughtfulness in decision-making.
Frequently Asked Questions about 看中
Yes, you can use 看中 to express that you have a preference for someone you like in a romantic sense.
看中 is generally considered more formal and is often used in serious contexts such as business or important decisions.
看中 implies a deeper level of consideration and selection, while 喜欢 simply means to like something.
