COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 看 is built
Traditional etymology note: Shielding one's eyes 目 with a hand 手 to look to the distance
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How to Write 看 (kàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to look after
kànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
kàn
看
to look after
Common words
hǎo kàn
好看
good-looking; nice-looking; good (of a movie, book, TV show etc); embarrassed
kàn bìng
看病
to visit a doctor; to see a patient
kàn jiàn
看见
to see; to catch sight of
kàn lái
看来
apparently; it seems that
nán kàn
难看
ugly; unsightly
chá kàn
查看
to look over; to examine; to check up; to ferret out
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 看
Say “kàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 看
Common words and phrases
hǎo kàn
good-looking; nice-looking; good (of a movie, book, TV show etc); embarrassed
kàn bìng
to visit a doctor; to see a patient
kàn jiàn
to see; to catch sight of
kàn lái
apparently; it seems that
nán kàn
ugly; unsightly
chá kàn
to look over; to examine; to check up; to ferret out
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“看”。
Zhège zì shì “kàn”.
This character is “看”.
我正在学习“看”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “kàn” zì.
I am learning the character “看”.
请写一遍“看”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “kàn”.
Please write “看” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 看?
看 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 看 (kàn) mean?
看 (kàn) means to look after.
What is the radical of 看?
The radical of 看 is 目, associated with Not yet classified.