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The word "看不到" is formed by combining the verb 看 (to see), the negation marker 不 (not), and the resultative complement 到 (indicating achievement or perception). This sequence creates a negative potential complement where the action of seeing is negated in its ability to be completed, resulting in the meaning "cannot see" or "unable to see".

Example Sentences Hide

我看不到远处的山。

Wǒ kàn bù dào yuǎn chù de shān.

I cannot see the distant mountains.

因为雾很大，我看不到前面。

Yīnwèi wù hěn dà, wǒ kàn bù dào qiánmiàn.

Because the fog is thick, I cannot see ahead.

他看不到自己的未来。

Tā kàn bù dào zìjǐ de wèilái.

He cannot see his own future.

在拥挤的人群中，我几乎看不到舞台。

Zài yōngjǐ de rénqún zhōng, wǒ jīhū kàn bù dào wǔtái.

In the crowded crowd, I can hardly see the stage.

如果继续这样下去，我们将看不到任何希望。

Rúguǒ jìxù zhèyàng xiàqù, wǒmen jiāng kàn bù dào rènhé xīwàng.

If we continue like this, we will not see any hope.

Word Definition - 看不到

kàn bu dào cannot see; invisible

Individual Character Details

看 kān, kàn
不 bù
到 dào