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Beginner Chinese Lesson: 看 (kàn) vs 见 (jiàn) | How and When to Use Them in Everyday Conversations.

Beginner Chinese Lesson: 看 (kàn) vs 见 (jiàn) | How and When to Use Them in Everyday Conversations.

Update: 2024-11-28
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In today’s video, we’re exploring the differences between two essential Chinese characters: 看 (kàn) and 见 (jiàn). Both characters relate to seeing but are used in distinct ways depending on the situation. We’ll go through their meanings, example sentences.

Understanding these differences will help you sound more natural in Chinese and avoid common mistakes! Watch the video to learn more, and feel free to leave questions in the comments.

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Beginner Chinese Lesson: 看 (kàn) vs 见 (jiàn) | How and When to Use Them in Everyday Conversations.

Beginner Chinese Lesson: 看 (kàn) vs 见 (jiàn) | How and When to Use Them in Everyday Conversations.

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