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看中

kàn zhòng

HSK 6

Meaning

  • to have a preference for
  • to fancy
  • to choose after consideration
  • to settle on

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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