HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 1
看
To look, see, watch, or read (a book).
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 1
Why does 看 look like this?
It is a combination of 手 (hand) and 目 (eye). Imagine placing your hand over your eyes to shade them from the sun so you can peer into the distance—that's how you "look" or "watch"!