Guàn

to observe; to watch (in 观察)

HSK 2

1Stroke Order Animation

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2Readings & Meanings

  • Guànsurname Guan
  • guānto look at; to watch; to observe
  • guànTaoist monastery; palace gate watchtower; platform

3Structure

Left-right structure左右结构

is built from 2 parts.

4Common Words with

客观kè guān

objective; impartial

旁观páng guān

to look on; to watch from the sidelines

参观cān guān

to visit; to tour

观察guān chá

to observe; to watch; to survey

观点guān diǎn

viewpoint; point of view; opinion

观看guān kàn

to watch; to view

5Example Sentences

他在观察这个现象。

tā zài guān chá zhè gè xiàn xiàng。

He is observing this phenomenon.

我认为他很乐观。

wǒ rèn wéi tā hěn lè guān。

I think he is very optimistic.

Other Characters Pronounced “guan”