nhìn

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The Vietnamese word "nhìn" is a verb that means "to look (at)" or "to see." It is commonly used when you want to refer to the act of directing your eyes towards something or observing something.

Basic Usage:

• Example: "Anh nhìn cái gì đó?" (What are you looking at?)
  • Here, "nhìn" is used to ask someone what they are observing.

Advanced Usage:

• "Nhìn lại" means "to look back." It can be used when reflecting on past experiences or events.
  • Example: "Hãy nhìn lại những gì chúng ta đã làm." (Let’s look back at what we have done.)

Word Variants:

• "Nhìn thấy": This means "to see" and emphasizes the act of perceiving something visually.

  • Example: "Tôi nhìn thấy một con mèo." (I see a cat.)

• "Nhìn gần" means "to look closely" or "to observe carefully."

  • Example: "Nhìn gần vào bức tranh." (Look closely at the painting.)

Different Meanings:

• "Nhìn" can also imply understanding or perceiving something beyond just the visual aspect. For instance, it can mean to "consider" or "think about."
  • Example: "Nhìn nhận vấn đề này." (Consider this issue.)

Synonyms:

• "Quan sát": This means "to observe" and is often used in contexts where careful observation is necessary.
• "Xem": This means "to watch" or "to see" and is often used for watching movies or shows.
  • Example: "Tôi thích xem phim." (I like watching movies.)

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verb

1. to look (at)
   • anh nhìn cái gì đó?
     What are you looking at?
   • nhìn lại
     to look back