看作

kànzuò

to look upon as

HSK 5

漢字分解

Usage of 看作

The verb 看作 is commonly used to express the idea of regarding or considering something as something else. It often appears in contexts where a person or thing is being evaluated or classified in a certain way.

Common Collocations

  • ...看作...: This structure is used to explicitly state what something is regarded as.
  • 看作: Passive form indicating that someone or something is regarded as...

Nuances

Using 看作 implies a subjective or evaluative perspective, often highlighting how something is perceived or interpreted rather than stating an objective fact. It is more formal and explicit than simply using .

Common Confusion

Don't confuse 看作 with 看待, which means 'to treat' or 'to view' in a broader sense. 看作 specifically means 'to consider as' or 'to regard as'.

例文

我们应该把这次失败看作一次宝贵的经验。

Wǒmen yīnggāi bǎ zhè cì shībài kànzuò yī cì bǎoguì de jīngyàn.

We should regard this failure as a valuable experience.

他被看作是公司里最有潜力的年轻人。

Tā bèi kànzuò shì gōngsī lǐ zuì yǒu qiánlì de niánqīngrén.

He is regarded as the most promising young person in the company.

很多人把这部电影看作是导演的代表作。

Hěn duō rén bǎ zhè bù diànyǐng kànzuò shì dǎoyǎn de dàibiǎo zuò.

Many people consider this movie as the director's masterpiece.