别看 biékàn don't be fooled by the fact that
How to remember 别看: 别 don't do something + 看 look at = don't be fooled by the fact that.
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How it is used
- A colloquial connective: 'don't go by the fact that... (the reality is otherwise)' - 别看他年纪小，本事可大了 (biékàn tā niánjì xiǎo, běnshi kě dà le) don't be fooled by his young age, he's very capable.
- Sets up a contrast where appearances mislead; always followed by a clause that overturns the surface impression.