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SimplifiedTraditionalPinyinEnglish
jiàn- to see
- to meet
- to appear (to be sth)
- to interview
xiàn- to appear
- also written |[xian4]
jiàn- not to see
- not to meet
- to have disappeared
- to be missing
zhǔjiàn- one's own view
- having definite opinions
piānjiàn- prejudice
ǒujiàn- to happen upon
- to see incidentally
- occasional
- accidental
chuánjiàn- to summon for an interview
xiānjiàn- foresight
- prescience
zàijiàn- goodbye
- see you again later
chuàngjiàn- an original idea
cānjiàn- to refer to
- see also
- confer (cf.)
- to pay respect to
lìngjiàn- cf
- see also
kòujiàn- to kowtow in salute
zhàojiàn- call in (one's subordinates)
- summon (an envoy of a foreign country) to an interview
jiàn- it can clearly be seen (that this is the case)
- it is (thus) clear
- clear
- visible
huíjiàn- See you later!
mèngjiàn- to dream
- to see in a dream
宿宿jiàn- long-held opinion
- long-cherished view
shǎojiàn- rare
- not familiar (to the speaker)
- sth rarely experience
- hard to see
jiàn- one's own viewpoint
chángjiàn- commonly seen
- common
- to see sth frequently
yánjiàn- to introduce
- to receive sb
dàijian- (coll.) to like
xiǎngjiàn- to infer
- to gather
jiàn- idea
- opinion
- suggestion
- objection
- complaint
- CL:|[dian3],|[tiao2]
jiàn- my humble opinion
chéngjiàn- preconceived idea
- bias
- prejudice
suǒjiàn- seen
- what one sees
zhǎojiàn- to find (sth one has been looking for)
zhuōjiàn- my unworthy opinion (humble expr.)
bàijiàn- to pay a formal visit
- to call to pay respects
- to meet one's senior or superior
jiējiàn- to receive sb
- to grant an interview
zhuàngjiàn- to meet by accident
zhèngjiàn- political views
sǎnjiàn- seen periodically
jìnjiàn- to have an audience with
huìjiàn- to meet with (sb who is paying a visit)
- CL:[ci4]
wàngjiàn- to espy
- to spot
cháojiàn- to have an audience (with the Emperor)
jiàn- disagreement
- differing interpretations
dòngjiàn- insight
- to see clearly
qiǎnjiàn- shallow opinion
- humble opinion
zhuójiàn- to see clearly
- deep insight
- profound view
jiàn- dissident
- dissenting
- dissent
xiāngjiàn- to see each other
- to meet in person
kànjiàn- to see
- to catch sight of
yǎnjiàn- right away
chǒujiàn- to see
piējiàn- to glimpse
qiáojiàn- to see
duǎnjiàn- short-sighted
- suicide
pèngjiàn- to run into
- to meet (unexpectedly)
- to bump into
jìnjiàn- forbidden to meet
- solitary confinement
guǎnjiàn- my limited view (lit. view through a thin tube)
- my limited understanding
- my opinion (humble)
yuējiàn- to arrange an interview
- an appointment (with the foreign ambassador)
hǎnjiàn- rare
- rarely seen
jiàn- commonly seen
wénjiàn- to smell
- to hear
- knowledge
- information
tīngjiàn- to hear
jiàn- subjective view
jiànliàng- please forgive me
jiàndào- to see
jiàn- opinion
- view
- insight
jiànbào- to appear in the news
- in the papers
jiànwài- to regard somebody as an outsider
jiàn- to seem
- to appear
- (in a negative or interrogative sentence) to be sure
jiànguài- to mind
- to take offense
jiànài- loved
- respected (honorific)
jiànxiào- to have the desired effect
jiànjiào- I have been enlightened by your teaching (humble)
jiànfāng- a (10 meter) square
- a square of given side
jiànzhuàng- upon seeing this, ...
- in response, ...
jiànxiào- to mock
- to be ridiculed
- to incur ridicule through one's poor performance (humble)
jiànhóng- (coll.) to bleed (esp. vaginal bleeding)
- to suffer a financial loss
jiàn- to learn on the job
- to be on probation
jiànwén- what one sees and hears
- knowledge
- information
jiànbēi- to pass away (lit., of the older generation)
- to be orphaned
jiànjiě- opinion
- view
- understanding
访jiànfǎng- your visit (honorific)
- you honor me with your visit
jiànshuō- to hear what was said
jiànliàng- please forgive me
jiànzhèng- to be witness to
- witness
- evidence
jiànshi- knowledge and experience
- to increase one's knowledge
jiàncháng- to be good at sth
- one's forte
jiànmiàn- to meet
- to see each other
- CL:[ci4]
jiànjià- to have an audience (with the emperor)
jiànguǐ- curse it!
- to hell with it!
jìnjiàn- to have an audience (with the Emperor)
xiángjiàn- for further details, refer to
miùjiàn- erroneous views
- false idea
- false opinion
shíjiàn- knowledge and experience
jiàn- motive
- purpose
- (sth) being the motive or purpose
jiàn- it goes to show that
- one can see
jiàn- absurd opinion
- pedantic and unrealistic view
jiàn- to meet
yuǎnjiàn- vision
jiàn- (my) humble opinion
- humble idea
jiàn- to foresee
- to predict
- to forecast
- to envision
- foresight
- intuition
- vision
xiǎnjiàn- obvious
- clearly visible
gāojiàn- wise opinion
- brilliant idea (honorific)
diǎnjiàn- to check an amount
jiànde- not necessarily
- not likely
xiānjiànzhě- seer
zàixiàn- rediscovery
chuàngjiànxìng- original (idea, discovery etc)
liánjiàn- (coll.) pitiable
- to have pity on sb
jiànguāng- visible light
- light in optical spectrum
huítóujiàn- See you!
- Bye!
xúnduǎnjiàn- to commit suicide
jiànxiāng- suggestion box
míngtiānjiàn- see you tomorrow
yǒuzhǔjiàn- opinionated
- having one's own strong views
zhǔjiàn- without one's own opinions
jiànzhě- dissident
kànbujiàn- unseen
- to be invisible
kànjiàn- can see
- visible
yǎnjiànde- (dialect) obviously
- clearly
tīngbujiàn- not be able to hear
tīngjiàn- audible
néngjiàn- visibility
jiànbu- not fit to be seen by
- should not be exposed to
- can't bear to see
jiànyuán- trainee
jiànshēng- apprentice
- probationer
- cadet
jiànzhèngrén- eyewitness (to an incident)
- witness (to a legal transaction)
jiànshiqiǎn- short-sighted
jiànYánwáng- to meet one's Maker
- to die
jiànmiàn- gift given to sb when meeting them for the first time
zhǎngjiànshi- to gain knowledge and experience
kǒngzhījiàn- partial view
- limited outlook
bānjiànshi- to lower oneself to sb's level
- to argue with sb less well-informed
jiànqīngxīn- love at first sight
jiàn- familiarity at first sight
jiànzhōngqíng- love at first sight (idiom)
jiàngāo- lit. to fight it out with sb to see who is best (idiom)
- fig. to cross swords with
- to lock horns
zhēnjiànxiě- lit. to draw blood on the first prick (idiom)
- fig. to hit the nail on the head
jiànsàn- (lit.) Even if we don't see each other, don't give up and leave (idiom)
- Be sure to wait!
- See you there!
jiàntiān- all black, no daylight (idiom); a world without justice
jiànjīngzhuàn- not found in the classics (idiom); unknown
- unfounded
- not authoritative
jǐngzhījiàn- the view of a frog in a well (idiom); fig. a narrow view
rénjiànrénài- loved by all
- to have universal appeal
jiàn- how can one be sure?
xiānjiànzhīmíng- foresight
gōngzhòngjiàn- public opinion
bīngróngxiāngjiàn- to meet on the battlefield (idiom)
dàochùjiàn- ubiquitous
- commonplace
- found everywhere
qiánsuǒwèijiàn- unprecedented
- never seen before
dòngjiànguānzhān- to be watched closely (idiom)
kōngjiànguàn- a common occurrence (idiom)
zhíjiàn- each sticks to his own view (idiom); a dialogue of the deaf
zhísuǒjiàn- each sticks to his own view
shūjiàn- everyone gives their own view
chíjiàn- each sticks to his own opinion (idiom); chacun son gout
niújiànyuè- cow from Wu is terrified by the moon, mistaking it for the sun
chuīkāngjiàn- instant results
- lit. blow the husk and see the rice
wénjiàn- a delight to see (idiom); an attractive spectacle
zhíjiàn- to persist in one's views
guójiànwén- International Background Knowledge
tǎnchéngxiāngjiàn- to trust one another fully
- to treat sb with sincerity
hǎojiǔbujiàn- Long time no see
shǎojiànduōguài- lit. rarely seen, very strange (idiom); to express amazement due to lack of experience
- naive expression of excitement due to ignorance
jiànxiān- a common occurrence (idiom)
céngjiàndiéchū- to occur frequently
- to occur repeatedly
jiànfēnxiǎo- the result becomes apparent
- (after) the dust has settled
chángjiànwèn- common problems
- FAQ
hòujiànzhīmíng- hindsight
jiàn- to disagree
- dissent
suǒjiànsuǒwén- what one hears and sees (idiom)
zhuōjīnjiànzhǒu- lit. pulling on the lapels exposes the elbows (idiom)
- strapped for cash
- unable to make ends meet
yúnjiàn- lit. to dispel the clouds and see the sun (idiom); fig. to restore justice
shuòjiànxiān- a common occurrence (idiom)
yǒugòngjiàn- anyone with eyes can see it (idiom); obvious to all
- sth speaks for itself
- is there for all to see
wèijiàn- not necessarily
- that's not sure
jiànchéng- to look favorably on sth
- would be glad see it happen
qīngchèjiàn- water so clear you can see the bottom
chénjiàn- to state one's humble opinion (idiom)
yóujiàn- from this, it can be seen that...
lüèjiànbān- to glimpse one spot (idiom); to judge at a single glance
- anecdotal evidence
shūjiànqīn- lit. casual aquaintances should not come between relatives
- blood is thicker than water (idiom)
rěnjiàn- lit. the eye cannot bear to see it (idiom); a scene too pitiful to behold
jiànjié- lit. the eye cannot see the eyelashes (idiom); fig. unable to see one's own faults
- to lack self-awareness
- truths too close to home
xiāngxíngjiànchù- pale by comparison (idiom)
xiāngjiànhènwǎn- to regret not having met earlier (idiom); It is nice to meet you finally.
- It feels like we have known each other all along.
zhēnzhīzhuójiàn- penetrating insight
yǎnjiànwéishí- seeing is believing
gānjiànyǐng- lit. put up a pole and see the shadow (idiom); to expect instant results
竿竿gānjiànyǐng- lit. set up a pole and see the shadow (idiom); fig. instant effect
- quick results
guǎnjiànsuǒ- in my humble opinion (idiom)
jiǎnlüèjiàngào- brief outline or overview (of a plan etc)
jiànburén- shameful
jiànzhīshíshī- to put into effect (idiom)
jiànrénjiànzhì- opinions differ (idiom)
jiànwàng- to see profit and forget morality (idiom); to act from mercenary considerations
- to sell one's soul for gain
jiàn- to see profit and remember morality (idiom); to act ethically
- not tempted by riches
广jiànduōshíguǎng- experienced and knowledgeable (idiom)
jiànhǎojiùshōu- to quit while one is ahead (idiom)
- to know when to stop
jiànwēizhīzhù- one tiny clue reveals the general trend (idiom); small beginnings show how things will develop
jiànguàiguài- to keep one's calm in the face of the unexpected
- not to wonder at strange sights
jiānzhāochāizhāo- to counter every move
- to be full of tricks
jiànjǐngshēngqíng- to be touched by a scene
- to adapt to the situation
jiànxíngshì- see the opportunity and act (idiom); to act according to circumstances
- to play it by ear
- to use one's discretion
jiànlièxīn- lit. seeing others go hunting, one is excited by memories of the thrill of the hunt (idiom)
- fig. seeing others do what one loves to do, one is inspired to try it again
jiànqiān- to change at once on seeing sth different (idiom); loving fads and novelty
- never satisfied with what one has
jiànpiào- payable at sight
- payable to bearer
jiànfèngjiùzuān- lit. to squeeze into every crack (idiom)
- fig. to make the most of every opportunity
jiànfèngchāzhēn- lit. to see a gap and stick in a needle (idiom); fig. to make use of every second and every inch
jiànyǒngwéi- to see what is right and act courageously (idiom, from Analects); to stand up bravely for the truth
- acting heroically in a just cause
jiànshī- medical intern
jiànshēng- medical intern
jiànwényǒuxiàn- to possess limited experience and knowledge (idiom)
jiànwàngyǒu- to neglect one's friends when smitten with a new love
jiànwàng- to forget loyalty when in love
- hoes before bros
jiànzhūxíngdòng- to translate sth into action
- to put sth into action
jiàncái- seeing riches provokes evil designs
jiànxián- see a worthy, think to imitate (idiom, from Analects); emulate the virtuous
- Follow the example of a virtuous and wise teacher.
jiànqiányǎnkāi- to open one's eyes wide at the sight of profit (idiom); thinking of nothing but personal gain
- money-grubbing
jiànnánérshàng- to take the bull by the horns (idiom)
使使jiànfēngshǐfān- lit. see the wind and set your sails (idiom); fig. to act pragmatically
- to be flexible and take advantage of the situation
使使jiànfēngshǐduò- lit. see the wind and set the helm (idiom); fig. to act pragmatically
- to be flexible and take advantage of the situation
jiànfēngshì- lit. see the wind and assume it will rain (idiom); fig. gullible
- to believe whatever people suggest
jiànfēngzhuǎnduò- lit. see the wind and set the helm (idiom); fig. to act pragmatically
- to be flexible and take advantage of the situation
jiàn- to die
- lit. to visit Marx
- to pass away
shìérjiàn- to turn a blind eye to
- to ignore
qǐngbiéjiànguài- please don't be upset
- no hard feelings
- absit iniuria verbis
- let injury by words be absent
shíwēijiàn- lit. see a tiny bit and understand everything (idiom)
chìchéngxiàngjiàn- candidly sharing confidences
yuǎnjiànzhuóshí- visionary and sagacious (idiom)
chóngjiàntiān- to see the light again (idiom); delivered from oppression
ménzhījiàn- sectarian bias
- parochialism
kāichéngxiāngjiàn- candid and open (idiom)
kāiménjiànshān- lit. to open the door and see the mountain; fig. to get right to the point (idiom)
nánjiàn- rarely seen
xiǎnérjiàn- clearly and easy to see (idiom); obviously
- clearly
- it goes without saying
Àomànpiānjiàn- Pride and prejudice, novel by Jane Austen 奧斯汀|奥斯汀
míngjiànjīngzhuàn- (lit.) name not encountered in the classics
- unknown (person)
- nobody
xiǎojiàn- lit. minor magician in the presence of a great one (idiom)
- fig. to pale into insignificance by comparison
huànnànjiànzhēnqíng- a friend in need is a friend indeed (idiom)
suǒjiànsuǒ- What you see is what you get (WYSIWYG)
chítóngzhèngjiàn- (politically) dissenting
- dissident
yǎnjiànwéijìng- what remains unseen is deemed to be clean
- what the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve over (idiom)
jiànxuèfēnghóushù- Antiaris toxicaria (botany)
jiàndiǎnzōngyǐng- no trace to be seen
shēnshǒujiànzhǐ- pitch-dark (idiom)
chítóngzhèngjiànzhě- (political) dissident
bǎiwénjiàn- seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times (idiom); seeing for oneself is better than hearing from many others
- seeing is believing
ěrwénjiàn- seeing sth for oneself is better than hearing about it from others
huáJiànzhèngrén- Jehovah's Witnesses
wénmíngjiànmiàn- knowing sb by their reputation can't compare to meeting them in person (idiom)
tīngjiànfēngjiùshì- lit. on hearing wind, to say rain
- to agree uncritically with whatever people say
- to parrot other people's words
- to chime in with others
yīngxióngsuǒjiànlüètóng- lit. heroes usually agree (idiom); Great minds think alike.
jiànziyīng- you don't release the hawk until you've seen the hare (idiom)
- one doesn't act without some incentive
jiànguāncailuòlèi- lit. not to shed a tear until one sees the coffin (idiom)
- fig. refuse to be convinced until one is faced with grim reality
yǎnjiàn,xīnfán- what the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve over (idiom)
zhǐjiànshùjiànsēnlín- unable to see the wood for the trees
- fig. only able to see isolated details, and not the bigger picture
jiàn,sānqiū- one day apart seems like three years (idiom)
rénzhějiànrén,zhìzhějiànzhì- The benevolent sees benevolence, the wise sees wisdom.
- Different views are admissible. (idiom)
chóurénxiāngjiàn,fènwàiyǎnhóng- when the enemies come face to face, their eyes blaze with hatred (idiom)
yǎnjiànwéishí,ěrtīngwéi- to believe what one sees, not what one hears (idiom). Don't believe what people tell you until you see if for yourself.
- It ain't necessarily so.
ěrtīngwéi,yǎnjiànwéishí- Take what you hear to be false, only believe it when you see it (idiom). Don't believe what people tell you until you see if for yourself.
- It ain't necessarily so.
Yánwánghǎojiàn,xiǎoguǐnándāng- lit. standing in front of the King of Hell is easy, but smaller devils are difficult to deal with (idiom)
qiánjiànrén,hòujiànláizhě- unique
- unprecedented (idiom)
fēngzhījìncǎo,lièhuǒjiànzhēnjīn- the storm put strong grass to the test, fire tests true gold (idiom); fig. troubled times test a faithful minister
- to show one's true colors after a stern test
yáozhī,jiǔjiànrénxīn- just as distance determines the stamina of a horse, so does time reveal a person's true heart (proverb)

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