看中 kànzhòng to have a preference for
to have a preference for; to fancy; to choose after consideration; to settle on
How to remember 看中: 看 look at + 中 middle = to have a preference for.
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How it is used
- To take a liking to / set one's sights on after consideration - 我看中了那件衣服 (wǒ kànzhòng le nà jiàn yīfu) I've got my eye on that outfit.
- Implies a deliberate choice - spotting something and deciding you want it; note 中 is zhòng (to hit the mark) here.
- Common in shopping, hiring, and matchmaking contexts.