审视

shěnshì

to look closely at

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漢字分解

Meaning and Usage

The verb "审视" means to examine or observe something carefully and thoroughly. It often implies a deep, thoughtful inspection rather than a casual glance. It is commonly used in contexts where one analyzes objects, situations, or even one's own thoughts.

Common Contexts

"审视" is frequently used in formal or literary contexts, such as analyzing art, reviewing decisions, or introspection. It conveys a sense of careful consideration and scrutiny.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 审视问题 (examine a problem): used when carefully analyzing an issue.
  • 审视自己 (examine oneself): used for introspection or self-reflection.
  • 审视细节 (examine details): focusing on small but important parts.

Usage Notes

"审视" differs from simpler verbs like "" (to look) or "看见" (to see) by emphasizing depth and thoroughness. It is more formal and less common in casual speech. Avoid confusing it with "观察" which also means to observe but can imply more general or ongoing observation.

When using "审视," the speaker often implies a deliberate and critical attitude toward the object of examination.

例文

他审视了这幅画很久,试图理解画家的用意。

Tā shěnshì le zhè fú huà hěn jiǔ, shìtú lǐjiě huàjiā de yòngyì.

He examined the painting for a long time, trying to understand the artist's

在做决定之前,我们需要审视所有的可能性。

Zài zuò juédìng zhīqián, wǒmen xūyào shěnshì suǒyǒu de kěnéngxìng.

Before making a decision, we need to carefully examine all possibilities.

她审视着自己的内心,试图找到真正的感受。

Tā shěnshì zhe zìjǐ de nèixīn, shìtú zhǎodào zhēnzhèng de gǎnshòu.

She examined her inner self, trying to find her true feelings.