看好

kànhǎo

verb HSK 6 #6,296

Meanings

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

Characters

to see; to view

good; favorable

To see favorably — being optimistic about something's prospects.

Examples

分析师看好这只股票。

Fēnxī shī kàn hǎo zhè zhī gǔpiào.

Analysts are optimistic about this stock.

我很看好你的前途。

Wǒ hěn kàn hǎo nǐ de qiántú.

I'm very optimistic about your future.

大家都不看好这个项目。

Dàjiā dōu bù kàn hǎo zhège xiàngmù.

Nobody is optimistic about this project.

看好你的孩子，别让他乱跑。

Kàn hǎo nǐ de háizi, bié ràng tā luàn pǎo.

Keep a close eye on your child, don't let him run around.

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