看到

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kàn dào
Meaning: to see
Example
我看到了一只蝴蝶。
kàn dào

📚 How to Understand

看到 (kàn dào) meaning in English
kàndào

看到 is a verb that means 'to see' or 'to catch sight of.' It emphasizes the act of perceiving something visually, often implying that the observer becomes aware of something through their eyes.

The character 看 (kàn) means 'to look' or 'to see,' while 到 (dào) functions as a directional complement, indicating the completion or realization of an action. Together, 看到 conveys the idea of 'seeing' something in a concrete or perceptible way.

It is commonly used in daily conversations to describe visual perception, such as noticing something or encountering someone. In Chinese culture, seeing something can sometimes carry symbolic meanings, and 看到 is often used in expressions related to awareness, recognition, or experience.

💬 Example Sentences

我看到了一只蝴蝶。
kàn dào
I saw a butterfly.
他今天早上到学校时看到了老师。
kàn dào
He saw his teacher when he arrived at school this morning.

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