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A2 verb #2,500 가장 일반적인 6분 분량

看出

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At the A1 level, you can think of '看出' as a special way to say 'see'. While '看' is just looking, '看出' is when you look at something and understand what it is. For example, if you see a person and realize they are a teacher, you '看出' they are a teacher. It's like finding a secret with your eyes. We use it for simple things like seeing a difference between two colors or seeing that a friend is happy. Remember: '看出' = Look + Result.
At the A2 level, you should start using '看出' for more than just physical objects. Use it to describe noticing feelings or simple facts. A very common phrase is '看得出' (can see/it's obvious). For example, '看得出他很累' (You can tell he is tired). You also need to know the negative form '看不出' (cannot tell). If two things look exactly the same, you say '我看不出区别' (I can't see the difference). It's a step up from just '看到' because it involves your brain making a decision about what you see.
By B1, '看出' becomes a tool for social observation and basic analysis. You should be able to use it with abstract nouns like '意图' (intention) or '变化' (change). It's frequently used in the context of '可以看出...' to introduce an observation in a discussion. You'll notice it in more complex sentences where the object is a whole phrase, like '我看出他并不想参加这个活动' (I could tell he didn't really want to join this activity). It's about perceiving the 'why' and 'how' behind the 'what'.
At the B2 level, '看出' is used for nuanced discernment. You might use it to discuss '破绽' (flaws in an argument or a plan) or '端倪' (clues/inklings). It appears in professional contexts, such as analyzing market trends or literary themes. You should be comfortable using it with various adverbs of degree and manner (e.g., '隐约看出', '清晰地看出'). At this level, the distinction between '看出' and more formal synonyms like '察觉' or '洞察' becomes important for maintaining the correct register.
For C1 learners, '看出' is used in sophisticated psychological and philosophical contexts. It describes the ability to see through complex social veneers or to identify subtle stylistic markers in art and literature. You might use it to discuss the 'subtext' of a conversation. It often appears in critical essays: '从作者的措辞中，我们可以看出其对社会现状的批判' (From the author's wording, we can discern their critique of the current state of society). It implies a deep, analytical level of visual and mental processing.
At the C2 level, '看出' is integrated into a vast repertoire of expressions for perception. You understand its subtle differences from '洞悉' (to understand thoroughly) or '窥见' (to get a glimpse of). You can use '看出' to describe the most minute shifts in human behavior or complex systemic patterns. It's no longer just about 'seeing'; it's about the mastery of interpretation. You might use it in a sentence like: '即便是在最微不足道的细节中，他也能看出时代的缩影' (Even in the most trivial details, he could discern a microcosm of the era).
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看出 30초 만에

  • Used to describe noticing hidden details or feelings.
  • Grammatically a resultative verb (看 + 出).
  • Commonly used in the potential form '看得出' or '看不出'.
  • Essential for social intelligence and reading cues.

The Chinese verb 看出 (kàn chū) is a resultative verb construction that combines the action of looking (看) with the resultative complement (出), which literally means 'out' or 'to emerge'. Together, they describe the cognitive process of not just seeing an object, but identifying, discerning, or perceiving something that might not be immediately obvious to the casual observer. It implies a level of deduction or a 'eureka' moment where a hidden detail becomes clear to the mind's eye. Unlike the simple '看到' (to see), 看出 suggests that the observer has successfully extracted information or meaning from what they are looking at.

The Visual Logic
The '出' indicates that the truth or the identity of the object has 'come out' or emerged from the visual field into the observer's understanding.
The Cognitive Aspect
It is often used when discussing emotions, lies, differences, or hidden patterns. You don't just see a face; you 看出 sadness in that face.
Resultative Nature
As a resultative verb, it focuses on the successful completion of the act of discernment. If you try but fail, you would say '看不出'.

“我一眼就看出他在撒谎。” (I saw through his lie at a single glance.)

— Example of immediate discernment.

In a broader sense, 看出 is essential for describing social intelligence and critical thinking. It is the difference between looking at a painting and seeing the artist's intent. It is the difference between looking at a map and seeing the correct route. It requires the observer to process visual data and reach a conclusion. This makes it a high-frequency word in detective stories, psychological analyses, and daily interpersonal interactions where reading 'between the lines' is necessary.

“你能看出这两张照片的区别吗？” (Can you see the difference between these two photos?)

“他虽然在笑，但我能看出他很难过。” (Although he is smiling, I can tell he is very sad.)

Using 看出 (kàn chū) correctly involves understanding its grammatical structure as a resultative verb. It is almost always followed by an object that represents the 'discovery' or the 'truth' that has been perceived. The structure is typically: Subject + 看出 + (Object/Clause). Because it is a resultative construction, it interacts uniquely with potential complements and negation.

1. Potential Form (Can/Cannot)
To say you 'can' or 'cannot' discern something, you insert '得' or '不' between '看' and '出'.
- 看得出 (kàn de chū): Can see/discern.
- 看不出 (kàn bu chū): Cannot see/discern.
2. Common Objects
Common objects include: 问题 (problems), 秘密 (secrets), 区别 (differences), 破绽 (flaws), 意图 (intentions). It can also take a full clause: '看出他不想去' (see that he doesn't want to go).
3. Time and Manner Adverbs
You can use adverbs like '一眼' (at a glance), '逐渐' (gradually), or '终于' (finally) to describe how the discernment happened.

“我看不出他有什么特别的地方。” (I can't see anything special about him.)

In formal writing, 看出 can be replaced by more specific terms like '察觉' (perceive) or '辨认' (identify), but in spoken Mandarin, 看出 is the undisputed king of 'noticing things'. It is versatile because it covers both physical sight (seeing a small bug) and mental insight (seeing a flaw in an argument). When you use the potential form '看得出', it often functions as an introductory phrase similar to 'It is obvious that...' or 'One can tell that...'. For example, '看得出他很努力' (It's clear he's working hard).

The phrase 看出 (kàn chū) is ubiquitous in Chinese daily life, media, and literature. Its frequency is high because human interaction relies heavily on reading social cues and identifying patterns. You will encounter this word in several distinct contexts:

  • Social Interactions: Friends discussing each other's moods. "我看出你今天不开心" (I can tell you're unhappy today).
  • Crime and Mystery: Detectives finding clues. "警察从现场看出了破绽" (The police spotted a flaw/clue at the scene).
  • Shopping and Quality Control: Identifying fake goods or defects. "你能看出这个包是假的吗？" (Can you tell this bag is a fake?).
  • Academic and Professional: Analyzing data or trends. "从图表中我们可以看出趋势" (We can see the trend from the chart).

“从他的眼神里，我看出了坚定。” (From his eyes, I saw determination.)

In Chinese TV dramas (C-dramas), especially those involving romance or palace intrigue, characters often use 看出 to describe their realization of someone's true motives. It adds a layer of depth to the dialogue, suggesting that the character is observant and clever. In news reports, you'll often hear '可以看出' (it can be seen that...) used to introduce a logical conclusion based on evidence provided in the report. It serves as a bridge between facts and interpretation.

Learners of Chinese often struggle with the nuance between 看出 and other 'seeing' verbs. Here are the most common pitfalls:

1. Confusing '看出' with '看到' (kàn dào)
'看到' simply means your eyes landed on something (I saw a bird). '看出' means you identified what it was or understood something about it (I saw that the bird was injured).
Wrong: 我看出那座山。(I discerned that mountain - unless the mountain was hidden!)
2. Confusing '看出' with '看见' (kàn jiàn)
'看见' is the most basic 'to see' (perception). '看出' is more active and cognitive. You '看见' a person, but you '看出' they are wearing a disguise.
3. Misplacing the Potential Complement
Learners often say '不看出' instead of the correct 看不出. In resultative verbs, the negation for 'cannot' must go in the middle.

While 看出 (kàn chū) is the most common way to express discernment, several other words share its semantic space but carry different tones or specificities:

1. 发现 (fā xiàn) - To Discover
While '看出' is specifically visual/observational, '发现' is broader. You can '发现' a new restaurant or '发现' a scientific law. '看出' is more about the immediate act of looking.
2. 察觉 (chá jué) - To Perceive/Sense
This is more formal and often refers to sensing something through intuition or subtle changes, not just sight. It's often used for danger or shifts in atmosphere.
3. 辨认 (biàn rèn) - To Identify/Recognize
Used when you are picking something out from a group or identifying someone you know. '辨认尸体' (identify a body) or '辨认字迹' (identify handwriting).
4. 看穿 (kàn chuān) - To See Through
A stronger version of '看出', usually used for lies, tricks, or someone's soul. It implies total understanding of a deception.

“他一眼就看穿了我的谎言。” (He saw through my lie instantly.)

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1

我看出他是老师。

I can see (discern) he is a teacher.

Subject + 看出 + Noun

2

你能看出这是什么吗？

Can you see (tell) what this is?

Question form with '吗'

3

我看出他很高兴。

I can tell he is happy.

看出 + Adjective phrase

4

他看出我有书。

He saw that I have a book.

Simple resultative

5

我看出了红色。

I discerned the red color.

看出 + Color

6

你看出了吗？

Did you see (discern) it?

Short question

7

我看不出。

I can't tell / I can't see it.

Negative potential form

8

妈妈看出我不饿。

Mom saw that I wasn't hungry.

Subject + 看出 + Clause

1

看得出，他今天很累。

It's obvious that he is very tired today.

看得出 as an introductory phrase

2

我看不出这两件衣服有什么不同。

I can't see any difference between these two pieces of clothing.

看不出 + Difference

3

你能看出他在哪儿吗？

Can you spot where he is?

看出 + Location clause

4

他一眼就看出了我的秘密。

He saw my secret at a single glance.

Use of '一眼就' (at a glance)

5

我没看出他生气了。

I didn't notice that he was angry.

Past negation with '没'

6

从照片里看不出他的年纪。

You can't tell his age from the photo.

从...中 (from...)

7

大家都看出他在开玩笑。

Everyone could tell he was joking.

General subject

8

你能看出这是谁写的吗？

Can you tell who wrote this?

看出 + Subject of action

1

我看出他其实并不想去参加那个晚会。

I could tell that he actually didn't want to go to that party.

看出 + complex clause with '其实'

2

从他的语气中，我看出了一些不耐烦。

From his tone, I discerned some impatience.

看出 + Abstract noun (impatience)

3

你能看出这张画是假的吗？

Can you tell that this painting is a fake?

看出 + Complement of state (fake)

4

他虽然没说，但我看出了他的担忧。

Although he didn't say it, I saw his worry.

Contrast with '虽然...但'

5

我逐渐看出了这个计划的问题。

I gradually saw the problems with this plan.

Adverb '逐渐' (gradually)

6

看得出，她对这个结果非常满意。

It's clear that she is very satisfied with this result.

Introductory '看得出'

7

我看不出他有任何改变。

I can't see any change in him.

Negation + '任何' (any)

8

你能看出这两种方案的优缺点吗？

Can you see the pros and cons of these two plans?

看出 + Dual objects

1

专家一眼就看出了这件古董的破绽。

The expert spotted the flaw in this antique at a glance.

Focus on '破绽' (flaw)

2

从他的眼神里，我看出了一丝犹豫。

From his eyes, I discerned a hint of hesitation.

Quantifier '一丝' (a hint/trace)

3

我始终看不出他这么做的真实意图。

I could never figure out his true intention for doing this.

Adverb '始终' (all along/always)

4

从目前的形势来看，我们可以看出经济正在复苏。

Looking at the current situation, we can see that the economy is recovering.

Formal '可以看出'

5

他试图掩饰，但还是被我看出他在紧张。

He tried to hide it, but I still saw that he was nervous.

Passive-like structure with '被'

6

你能看出这封信背后的深意吗？

Can you see the deep meaning behind this letter?

Abstract '深意' (deep meaning)

7

我一眼就看出他不是本地人。

I could tell at a glance that he wasn't a local.

Social discernment

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从他的作品中，可以看出他对生活的热爱。

From his works, one can see his love for life.

Impersonal '可以看出'

1

细心的读者能从字里行间看出作者的讽刺意味。

Attentive readers can discern the author's irony between the lines.

Metaphorical '字里行间' (between the lines)

2

尽管他表现得很镇定，但我还是看出了他内心的挣扎。

Despite his calm appearance, I still perceived his inner struggle.

Psychological depth

3

从这组数据中，我们可以看出潜在的市场风险。

From this data set, we can discern potential market risks.

Analytical usage

4

他那拙劣的演技让人一眼就能看出他在演戏。

His poor acting made it obvious to everyone that he was putting on a show.

Cause and effect structure

5

我看不出这个政策对普通百姓有什么实质性的好处。

I fail to see any substantive benefits of this policy for ordinary people.

Critique and evaluation

6

通过对比，我们可以清晰地看出两种文化的差异。

Through comparison, we can clearly see the differences between the two cultures.

Comparative analysis

7

他那深邃的目光仿佛能看出你所有的秘密。

His deep gaze seemed able to see through all your secrets.

Literary exaggeration

8

从历史的演变中，我们可以看出人类文明的进步。

From the evolution of history, we can discern the progress of human civilization.

Macro-level observation

1

从他那看似漫不经心的谈吐中，我敏锐地看出了一丝杀机。

From his seemingly casual conversation, I keenly sensed a hint of murderous intent.

High-level nuance

2

即便是在这种纷繁复杂的局面下，他也能看出事物的本质。

Even in such a complex situation, he can discern the essence of things.

Philosophical insight

3

通过对微表情的研究，专家能看出受访者是否在隐瞒真相。

By studying micro-expressions, experts can tell if an interviewee is concealing the truth.

Scientific application

4

从这部电影的构图中，可以看出导演深受古典主义的影响。

From the composition of this film, it's evident that the director was deeply influenced by classicism.

Artistic critique

5

我始终看不出他这种孤注一掷的行为背后究竟隐藏着怎样的逻辑。

I have never been able to discern the underlying logic behind his 'all-or-nothing' behavior.

Complex psychological inquiry

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从社会学的角度来看，我们可以看出阶层固化的端倪。

From a sociological perspective, we can see the inklings of social stratification.

Academic discourse

7

他一眼就看出了这套方案中潜藏的致命缺陷。

He immediately spotted the fatal flaw hidden within this proposal.

Professional intuition

8

从他的字迹中，书法家看出了他性格中的狂放不羁。

From his handwriting, the calligrapher discerned the wild and unbridled nature of his character.

Cultural interpretation

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看出区别 (see the difference)
看出破绽 (see a flaw)
看出意图 (see the intention)
看出端倪 (see an inkling)
看出苗头 (see signs/trends)
看出问题 (see the problem)
看出端倪 (see clues)
一眼看出 (see at a glance)
逐渐看出 (gradually see)
清晰地看出 (clearly see)

자주 쓰는 구문

看得出 (can tell/it's obvious)

看不出 (can't tell/not obvious)

没看出 (didn't notice)

可以看出 (it can be seen that)

一眼看出 (see at a glance)

我看不出哪里好 (I don't see what's so good about it)

你能看出吗？ (Can you tell?)

谁都能看出 (Anyone can tell)

早就看出了 (Saw it long ago)

看出个所以然 (To see the reason why)

자주 혼동되는 단어

看出 vs 看到 (Simple seeing)

看出 vs 看清 (Seeing clearly - physical focus)

看出 vs 看见 (Perceiving with eyes)

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看出 vs 看穿

Much stronger; implies seeing through a deep deception.

看出 vs 看中

Means to settle on or choose something after looking.

看出 vs 看开

Means to get over something or be philosophical about a loss.

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metaphor

Can be used for mental 'seeing' (understanding an argument).

distinction

Unlike '辨别' (to distinguish), '看出' is more informal and visually oriented.

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  • Using '看出' for simple sight (e.g., '我看出那棵树').
  • Saying '不看出' instead of '看不出'.
  • Confusing '看出' with '看中' (to like/choose).
  • Using '看出' when '听出' (hearing) is required.
  • Forgetting the '了' in the past tense (e.g., '我看出了' vs '我看出').

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Resultative Complement

Always remember that '出' is the result. If there is no result of discovery, don't use '出'.

Social Cues

Use '看得出' to show empathy. '看得出你很累' sounds much more observant than just '你很累'.

Common Pairs

Memorize '看出区别' and '看出破绽' as set phrases.

Analysis

In essays, use '由此可以看出' to introduce your interpretation of a fact.

Reading Faces

In China, '看出' is part of 'lian' (face) culture. Being observant is a virtue.

Potential Form

Native speakers say 'kàn-de-chū' very quickly. Listen for the 'de' sound.

Don't say '不看出'

Always use '看不出' for the potential negative.

Hidden vs Visible

If it's right there in the open, use '看到'. If it's hidden, use '看出'.

Literary Use

Use '看出' to describe perceiving themes in a movie or book.

Deduction

Think of '看出' as the Chinese version of Sherlock Holmes' 'I observe'.

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When the truth comes 'OUT', you have '看出'.

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문화적 맥락

In classical novels like 'Dream of the Red Chamber', characters are often judged by their ability to '看出' the hidden meanings in poems or conversations.

Using '看得出' to compliment someone's hard work is a common way to show appreciation.

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"你能看出这两张照片有什么不同吗？"

"你看得出他今天心情不好吗？"

"我看出你最近很忙，要注意休息。"

"你能看出这件衣服是什么牌子的吗？"

"从他的表情里，你看出什么了吗？"

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今天你从朋友的表情中看出了什么？

描述一次你一眼就看出某人在撒谎的经历。

你觉得你能看出艺术品背后的深意吗？为什么？

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Mostly, yes. It implies using your eyes to gather information. However, it can be used metaphorically for mental discernment based on reading or data.

'看清' is about physical clarity (e.g., seeing a sign in the fog). '看出' is about identification or understanding (e.g., seeing that the sign is a fake).

No. The '了' must go after the whole resultative verb: '看出了'.

If you mean you can't discern it, say '我看不出'. If you mean it's too small/far, say '我看不见'.

It is neutral. It can be used in both daily conversation and formal reports ('可以看出').

No. For hearing, use '听出' (tīng chū).

It means 'to see/discern at a single glance'.

'明显' is an adjective (obvious). '看得出' is a verb phrase (one can tell). They are often used together.

Yes, to mean you discern their character or mood: '我看出他是个好人'.

Yes, often with '被': '他的谎言被看出了'.

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