看中

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Usage and Meaning

The verb 看中 (kànzhòng) means to take a liking to something or to value it highly. It often implies that the speaker has carefully considered the object or person and found it desirable or important.

Common Contexts

  • Choosing or favoring something, such as a job, house, or item.
  • Valuing qualities or abilities, especially in people or things.

Collocations

Nuances

When you say you 看中 something, it suggests a positive judgment often after some consideration, not just a casual glance. It can be used in both personal and professional contexts.

Common Confusion

Don't confuse 看中 with 看见 (to see) or (to take a fancy to), though is similar but more colloquial and less formal than 看中.

Example Sentences

I really value this job because it has great development prospects.

He took a liking to that apartment and decided to buy it immediately.

The company highly values employees' innovation abilities.