看法

• Pinyin: kàn fǎ
• Hanzi breakdown: 看 (kàn) — to look, to see; 法 (fǎ) — method, way

Meaning

Opinion; view; perspective. A person's way of thinking about or understanding something.

Used when discussing viewpoints, attitudes, or judgements about a topic. Often appears with 有, 对, or 什么. More formal than 想法 (idea or thought).

Examples

1. 你对这件事有什么看法？ What is your opinion on this matter?
2. 每个人的看法不一样。 Everyone has different views.
3. 我说一下我的看法。 Let me share my opinion.

Usage Guide

Context: discussion, opinions, meetings

Tone: thoughtful

Do Say

• 你的看法是什么？(What is your opinion?)
• 我想听听大家的看法。(I'd like to hear everyone's views.)

Don't Say

• 不要说'我看法你' (看法 is a noun, not a verb — say 我对你有看法 to mean I have an opinion about you)

Origin & History

Compound of 看 (to look, to see) and 法 (method, way). Literally 'way of looking at something.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal