别看

別看

biékàn

conjunction HSK 7

Meanings

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

Characters

Examples

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.

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.

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.

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