The Chinese word **看似** is a compound adverb formed by combining the verb **看** (kàn, meaning "to look" or "to see") with the verb **似** (sì, meaning "to resemble" or "to be like"). Literally, it translates to "looks like" or "appears to be," and it functions grammatically to introduce a superficial observation or impression that may contrast with the underlying reality. It is commonly used to express a subjective perception that is potentially deceptive, often followed by a clause introduced by **但** (but) or **实际上** (in reality) to highlight the discrepancy between appearance and fact, as in "看似简单，其实很难" (It looks simple, but is actually very difficult).