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看好

kànhǎo
verb HSK 6 #6,296

Meanings

  1. 1 to be optimistic about; to have a positive outlook on
  2. 2 to keep a close eye on; to watch carefully

Characters

看
kàn
to see; to view
好
hǎo
good; favorable
To see favorably - being optimistic about something's prospects.

Examples

HSK 3
看好你的孩子，别让他乱跑。
Kànhǎo nǐ de háizi, bié ràng tā luànpǎo.
Keep a close eye on your child, don't let him run around.
HSK 4
大家都不看好这个项目。
Dàjiā dōu bù kànhǎo zhège xiàngmù.
Nobody is optimistic about this project.
HSK 6
分析师看好这只股票。
Fēnxī shī kànhǎo zhè zhī gǔpiào.
Analysts are optimistic about this stock.

Tips

usage
Two meanings: (1) 看好 as 'be optimistic about' is common in business/investment contexts. (2) 看好 as 'watch carefully/keep safe' is used for children, belongings, etc. Context makes the meaning clear.

Stroke Order

看 kàn
好 hǎo