Definition & Meaning

have a complete new appraisal of somebody; hold somebody in higher esteem; see somebody in a new light; treat somebody with increased respect

Word usage

guā mù xiāng kàn

刮 目 相 看

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slhave a complete new appraisal of somebody; hold somebody in higher esteem; see somebody in a new light; treat somebody with increased respect
- mǎ lì yào shi chéng gōng le dà jiā dōu huì duì tā guā mù xiāng kàn
  玛丽要是成功了，大家都会对她刮目相看。
  If Mary succeeded, then everyone would sit up and take notice.
- wǒ xiǎng yǐ wǒ zài jiǔ lèi fāng miàn yuān bó de zhī shi ràng nǐ duì wǒ guā mù xiāng kàn
  我想以我在酒类方面渊博的知识让你对我刮目相看。
  I was trying to impress you with my extensive knowledge of wine.
synonym
lìng yǎn xiāng kàn另眼相看 lìng yǎn kàn dài另眼看待 lìng yǎn xiāng dài另眼相待 guā mù xiāng dài刮目相待

Word usage

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"刮目相看" is mostly used after the other party's situation has changed to a positive side.

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