视为

視為

shìwéi

verb HSK 5 #7,706

Meanings

To view as - to regard something as.

HSK 3

这座城市被视为文化中心。

Zhè zuò chéngshì bèi shìwéi wénhuà zhōngxīn.

This city is regarded as a cultural center.

HSK 7-9

他被视为这个领域的专家。

Tā bèi shìwéi zhège lǐngyù de zhuānjiā.

He is regarded as an expert in this field.

HSK 7-9

大家视为理所当然的事情。

Dàjiā shìwéi lǐsuǒdāngrán de shìqíng.

Things that everyone takes for granted.

视为 is formal/written. In casual speech, use 看成, 当成, or 看作 instead.

grammar

Often used in passive: 被视为 = 'is regarded as.' Active: 将...视为 = 'regard...as.'

视 shì

为 wéi