Chinese

kànkan
Meaning: to take a look; to read; to visit; to try and see
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

我有空的時候喜歡看看書。
我有空的时候喜欢看看书。
I like to read books when I have time.
如果你有空,不妨去看看那部電影。
If you have time, you might as well go see that movie.

Usage Notes

A versatile verb used for physical looking, reading, visiting people, or testing something out.

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