verb HSK 4
Traditional 視
to look at · to regard as · to view · to inspect
Meaning
视 means to look at or regard something in a particular way. It's commonly used in formal or written contexts to express how one perceives or considers something. The character contains the radical 见 (to see), reflecting its core meaning of visual perception and judgment.
Usage
视 is more formal than 看 (kàn) and rarely stands alone in modern speech. It typically appears in compound words like 视为 (shì wéi, to regard as), 重视 (zhòng shì, to value), or 忽视 (hū shì, to overlook). Native speakers use it when discussing perspectives, attitudes, or formal observations.
Examples
- 01我们应该重视环境保护。.We should attach importance to environmental protection.
- 02他把工作视为生活的全部。.He regards work as his entire life.
Common collocations
- 视为to regard as, to consider as
- 重视to attach importance to, to value
- 电视television
- 视频video
Antonyms
Origin
The traditional form 視 combines 见 (jiàn, to see) with a phonetic component. The simplified form 视 retains the core radical 见 on the right side.