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别看

別看
biékàn
conjunction HSK 7-9

Meanings

  1. 1 don't be fooled by the fact that
  2. 2 even though it seems like

Examples

HSK 2
别看她平时不说话，唱起歌来特别好听。
Biékàn tā píngshí bù shuōhuà, chàng qǐ gē lái tèbié hǎotīng.
Don't be fooled by her being quiet normally; when she sings, it sounds wonderful.
HSK 3
别看这道菜简单，做起来很费时间。
Biékàn zhè dào cài jiǎndān, zuò qǐlái hěn fèi shíjiān.
Don't be fooled by this dish looking simple; it takes a lot of time to make.
HSK 5
别看他年纪小，能力可不小。
Biékàn tā niánjì xiǎo, nénglì kě bù xiǎo.
Don't be fooled by his young age - his abilities are considerable.

Tips

grammar
别看 always introduces a contrast: 别看 + [apparent situation], [surprising reality]. The second clause reveals something unexpected that contradicts the first impression.
register
别看 is colloquial and conversational. In formal writing, use 虽然...但是... instead.

Stroke Order

别 bié
看 kàn