你
nǐ
You
How to say “take a look” in Chinese with 看看 (kànkan)
V. + V.
看看 (kàn kàn) — verb reduplication, “take a look”
HSK 2Verb phrases
V. + V.
HSK 2Verb phrases看看 (kàn kàn) — verb reduplication, “take a look”
Rule structure
Reduplicating a verb expresses a short, light, or tentative action. It often softens the tone and makes a request, suggestion, or intention sound less direct.
Rule structure
Reduplicating a verb expresses a short, light, or tentative action. It often softens the tone and makes a request, suggestion, or intention sound less direct.
Examples
你看看。
Nǐ kàn kan.
Take a look.
我们散散步吧。
Wǒmen sànsànbù ba.
Let's take a little walk
我们看看书。
Wǒmen kànkanshū.
Let's take a look at the book.
Examples
你看看。
Nǐ kàn kan.
Take a look.
我们散散步吧。
Wǒmen sànsànbù ba.
Let's take a little walk
我们看看书。
Wǒmen kànkanshū.
Let's take a look at the book.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “verb reduplication, ‘take a look’” in Chinese with 看看?
Use the structure: Verb + Verb. For example: 你看看。 — “Take a look”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
你看看。 — “Take a look”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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