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- 看中
看中
kàn zhòng
Meaning
- to settle on
- to have a preference for
Definition
经过观察、考虑后选中；中意。
To take a fancy to; to settle on after consideration.
Usage
常用于表达对某人或某物感到满意并决定选择或购买。
Often used to express satisfaction with someone or something and deciding to choose or buy it.
Examples
- 1 我看中了这件衣服的颜色和款式。 (I took a fancy to the color and style of this dress.)
- 2 他看中了那套房子，决定买下来。 (He settled on that house and decided to buy it.)
- 3 她看中了这家公司的待遇，所以应聘了。 (She took a fancy to the benefits of this company, so she applied.)
- 4 我看中了这双鞋，但是价格有点贵。 (I took a fancy to these shoes, but the price is a bit high.)
- 5 老板看中了你的能力，想让你当经理。 (The boss took a fancy to your abilities and wants you to be the manager.)
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