How to say “take a look” in Chinese with 看看 (kànkan)
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看看 (kàn kàn) — verb reduplication, “take a look”
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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.
Examples
你看看。
Nǐ kàn kan.
Take a look.
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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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