看重

• Pinyin: kàn zhòng
• Hanzi breakdown: 看 = to look, view; 重 = heavy, important — to consider important

Meaning

To value; to attach importance to; to think highly of.

To consider something or someone important; to value or appreciate. Different from 看中 (to select) — 看重 emphasizes the importance placed on something. Collocates with 人才 (talent), 品质 (quality), 能力 (ability), 机会 (opportunity).

Examples

1. 公司非常看重员工的创新能力，而不仅仅是学历。 The company highly values employees' innovative abilities, not just their academic credentials.
2. 她很看重这次面试机会，提前准备了很久。 She valued this interview opportunity greatly and prepared for a long time in advance.
3. 中国人向来看重家庭，过年一定要团聚。 Chinese people have always valued family — during Spring Festival, reunions are a must.

Usage Guide

Context: values, work, relationships

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 领导很看重他。(The leader thinks highly of him.)
• 你应该更看重健康。(You should value your health more.)

Don't Say

• 我看重了一件衣服。(For selecting an item, use 看中; 看重 is for valuing/appreciating abstract qualities)

Origin & History

看 (to view) + 重 (heavy, important). To view as important/weighty.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal