Writing
观测 (guān cè) — how to say "observe" in Chinese
观测
Observe
verb
Character composition
观
to watch
测
to measure
Radicals / Keys
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
見
See
#147 · jiàn · 7 strokes
Collocations
长期观测
chángqī guāncè
long-term observation
观测数据
guāncè shùjù
observational data
Examples
科学家用望远镜观测星空。
Scientists observe the starry sky with a telescope.
我们观测天气。
We observe the weather.
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Frequently asked questions
Observe in Chinese meaning
"observe" in Chinese is 观测 (guān cè).
What does 观测 mean in English?
观测 (guān cè) means "Observe".
How is 观测 pronounced?
It is pronounced guān cè (written as guan ce, guance). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "observe" in Chinese characters?
It is written 观测: 观 has 6 strokes, 测 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 观测?
观测 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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