观察
guānchá
to observe
Part of speech · verb
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Examples
- 科学家仔细观察了这种现象。The scientist carefully observed this phenomenon.
- 他善于观察周围的细微变化。He is good at observing subtle changes around him.
Collocations
仔细观察观察力观察现象实地观察
Mnemonic
观 guān "to view" + 察 chá "to examine": to look and examine closely, i.e. to observe. 察 suggests peering carefully under a roof 宀. Opposite of 忽视 (to overlook).
Related
察看视察留意忽视
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