About
The character "视" originates from a combination of semantic components that convey its core meaning. Its traditional form, 視, is composed of the element 示, representing an altar or the divine, alongside 見, which depicts an eye and signifies the act of seeing; this structure creates the concept of seeing with reverence, judgment, or attention. Initially, the character embodied the act of looking closely or inspecting something, often with a sense of ritual observation or deliberate examination. Over time, its meaning broadened from this concrete visual action to encompass more abstract notions of regarding, considering, or treating something in a certain way, such as in the compound "重视" (to value). The modern simplified form retains the 示 component but replaces 見 with the simpler 见, preserving the essential phonetic and conceptual link to sight while streamlining its writing.
Etymology Hide
Example Sentences Hide
我喜欢看电视。
他很重视学习。
不要忽视安全问题。
他的视线一直盯着窗外。
这部电影视觉效果很好。
领导明天来视察工厂。
从不同视角看问题很重要。
我们必须视具体情况而定。