HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 1
看见
To see, to catch sight of, or to perceive something visually.
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 1
Why does 看见 look like this?
'看' (kàn) combines '手' (hand) over '目' (eye), like a person shading their eyes to look into the distance. '见' (jiàn) is a simplified version of an eye '目' on legs '儿', emphasizing the act of perceiving. Together, they show the process of looking and successfully spotting something!