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看起来看起來 kàn qǐ lai — seemingly

kàn (fourth tone, falling) qǐ (third tone, dipping) lai (neutral tone)kan4 qi3 lai5

Traditional: 看起來

seemingly

Level 3· 2021 three-band, nine-level proficiency standardverb
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Meanings

  1. seemingly

    seemingly; apparently; looks as if; appear to be; gives the impression that; seems on the face of it to be

    verb

Character breakdown

  • 看
    kàn (fourth tone, falling) kān (first tone, high and level)

    to look at, to watch, to read; to consider, to regard; to visit; to consult (a doctor); (kān) to look after, to keep watch over

    9 strokes⿱手目Radical 目
  • 起
    qǐ (third tone, dipping)

    to rise, to get up, to stand up; to begin; to raise; a measure word for cases or incidents

    10 strokes⿺走己Radical 走