视为

視為

shìwéi

verb HSK 5 #7,706

Meanings

To view as — to regard something as.

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.

大家视为理所当然的事情。

Dàjiā shìwéi lǐsuǒdāngrán de shìqíng.

Things that everyone takes for granted.

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.

视为 is formal/written. In casual speech, use 看成 (kànchéng), 当成 (dāngchéng), or 看作 (kànzuò) instead.

grammar

Often used in passive: 被视为 (bèi shìwéi) = 'is regarded as.' Active: 将...视为 (jiāng...shìwéi) = 'regard...as.'

视 shì

为 wéi