看重 kànzhòng to regard as important
to regard as important; to value
How to remember 看重: 看 look at + 重 heavy = to regard as important.
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How it is used
- To value / attach importance to - 他很看重友情 (tā hěn kànzhòng yǒuqíng) he really values friendship.
- Note 重 is zhòng; it's about prizing something, near 重视 (zhòngshì) but more personal in feel.
- Neutral to warm register.
Example sentences
- 我知道有些人看重我的工作。 Wǒ zhīdào yǒuxiē rén kànzhòng wǒ de gōngzuò.I know that some people value my work.