看法 kànfǎ point of view
point of view; opinion
How to remember 看法: 看 look at + 法 law = point of view.
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How it is used
- One's view / opinion on something - 你对这件事有什么看法? (nǐ duì zhè jiàn shì yǒu shénme kànfǎ) what's your take on this?
- Formed as 看 (see) + 法 (way) = 'way of seeing'; pairs with 对…的看法 (a view about…).
- Near-synonym 意见 (yìjiàn) leans toward a stance/objection you'd voice; 看法 is a considered viewpoint or perspective.
Example sentences
- 我不同意你的看法。 Wǒ bù tóngyì nǐ de kànfǎ.I disagree with you.
- 我不同意他的看法。 Wǒ bù tóngyì tā de kànfǎ.I couldn't agree with his opinion.
- 他让我们改变了看法。 Tā ràng wǒmen gǎibiànle kànfǎ.He made us change our views.