How common it is
看 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say kàn slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
这个字可以用来表示看或读的动作。例如，当你想告诉别人你正在看书时，就可以用到它。
这个字可以用来表示看或读的动作。例如，当你想告诉别人你正在看书时，就可以用到它。
Context note
这个字在日常生活中很常见，比如在图书馆、学校或者家里阅读书籍时都会用到。
这个字在日常生活中很常见，比如在图书馆、学校或者家里阅读书籍时都会用到。
5 examples
我在看书
wǒ zài kàn shū
I am reading a book
他看报纸
tā kàn bù zhǐ
He is reading the newspaper
妈妈在看电视
mā ma zài kàn shì yuàn
Mom is watching TV
我们一起看书吧
wǒ men yī qǐ kàn shū ba
Let's read books together
他喜欢看漫画
tā xǐ huān kàn huà màn
He likes to read comics
5 mini stories
小明在看书。妈妈叫他吃饭。
xiǎo míng zài kàn shū . mā ma jiào tā chī fàn .
Xiaoming is reading a book. Mom calls him for dinner.
姐姐看杂志。弟弟在玩玩具。
jiě jiě kàn zázì . dì di zài wán yóu wèi .
The elder sister is reading a magazine. The younger brother is playing with toys.
爸爸看报纸。妈妈在做饭。
bà ba kàn bù zhǐ . mā ma zài zuò fàn .
Dad is reading the newspaper. Mom is cooking.
我们一起去图书馆看书。
wǒ men yī qǐ qù tóng shū guǎn kàn shū .
We go to the library together to read books.
他看手机。我正在写作业。
tā kàn shǒu jī . wǒ zhèng zài xiě zuò yè .
He is looking at his phone. I am doing my homework.