The word 看法 is formed through a conceptual blend of its two component characters: 看 (kàn), which means "to look" or "to see", and 法 (fǎ), which means "method" or "way". It conceptually merges the act of visual or mental observation (看) with the notion of a structured approach or principle (法). This combination creates the abstract idea of "a way of seeing", which naturally extends to mean one's "viewpoint", "perspective", or "opinion" on a matter.