ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
- 1
v.look (at); watch
观天象
observe movement of planet and star
旁观
look on
我们在山上观日出。
We watch the sun rise in the mountain.
- 2
n.outlook; concept
审美观
concept of the aesthetic
文艺观
literary and artistic outlook
世界观
world view
- 3
n.sight; view
壮观
grand view
美观
attractive look
奇观
marvelous spectacle
Words and phrases with 观
- 观赏鱼[word]ornamental fish
- 观光[word]go sightseeing
- 观察哨[word]sentry
- 观礼团[word]delegation to attend a ceremony
- 观光团[word]sightseeing party
- 观赏[word]regard with enjoyment
- 观众席[word]auditorium
- 观象台[word]observatory
- 观赏植物[word]ornamental plant
- 观往知来[idiom]study the past and foretell the future changes
- 观者如堵[idiom]crowd of spectators
- 观望不前[idiom]be undecided
- 观过知仁[idiom]After observing a person's faults and failings, one will understand what he really is.
Word usage
- NoteWhen pronounced as "guān", the basic meaning of "观" is to see. When pronounced as "guàn", it refers to Taoist temples, such as "白云观"; in ancient times, it refers to tall buildings, such as "楼观".