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optimistic; hopeful
HSK 3
spectators; audience; visitors (to an exhibition etc)
HSK 3
to visit (a place, e.g. museum or factory); to tour; to look around
HSK 2
to observe; to watch; to survey
HSK 3
subjective
HSK 5
notion / thought / concept / sense / views / ideology / general impressions
HSK 3
to watch; to view
HSK 3
point of view / viewpoint / standpoint / CL: 個|个
HSK 2
objective / impartial
HSK 3
value system; personal or cultural values
HSK 7-9
(neologism) the three core personal values: worldview (世界觀|世界观), view of life (人生觀|人生观) and value system (價值觀|价值观)
spectacular / magnificent sight
HSK 6
Guwen Guanzhi, an anthology of essays written in Literary Chinese, compiled and edited by Wu Chucai and Wu Diaohou of Qing dynasty
lit. to view the sky from the bottom of a well (idiom); ignorant and narrow-minded
optimism
landscape
HSK 7-9
appearance / view / abiding impression
(idiom) to observe with an indifferent attitude; to be a bystander (usually referring to someone who could get involved but chooses not to)
to tour / sightseeing / tourism
HSK 6
worth seeing / considerable; impressive; significant
HSK 7-9
lookout / viewing platform / observation deck
outward appearance
HSK 6
to stand in a circle and watch
micro- / subatomic
HSK 7-9
pleasing to the eye / beautiful / artistic
HSK 7-9
look / external appearance / design / overall brand look or logo that can be patented
place of cultural interest
spectacle; impressive sight
macro-control
pessimistic
HSK 7-9
to weigh up sb's words and observe their facial expression (idiom) / to discern what sb thinks from his body language
the objective world (as opposed to empirical observation)
microeconomic
observation by naked eye
(idiom) an outsider can see things more clearly or objectively than those involved
to observe and emulate / to study (esp. following sb's example)
HSK 7-9
spectator / non-participant
HSK 7-9
to wait and see; to watch from the sidelines / to look around; to survey
HSK 7-9
worldview / world outlook / Weltanschauung
macro- / macroscopic / holistic
HSK 7-9
to observe / to survey / observation (scientific etc)
HSK 7-9
macroeconomic
(idiom) to gasp in amazement / to acclaim as the peak of perfection
to look favorably on sth / would be glad to see it happen
lit. the eyes watch six roads and the ears listen in all directions / to be observant and alert (idiom)
to watch with folded arms (idiom); to look on without lifting a finger
HSK 7-9
to watch from the sidelines and do nothing (idiom)
historical point of view / historically speaking
to survey / to take stock of / overview
one's impressions / observations
HSK 7-9
Granny Liu visits the Grand View gardens / (of a simple person) to be overwhelmed by new experiences and luxurious surroundings
Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion or Goddess of Mercy (Sanskrit Avalokiteśvara)
landscape design
macrocosm / the world in the large
one's perspective on what constitutes ethical behavior
direct observation / directly perceived through the senses / intuitive / audiovisual
HSK 7-9
to pass sth around (for others to look at)
objectivity
hear what he says and observe what he does (idiom, from Analects); judge a person not by his words, but by his actions
observer
Guanshanhu, a district of Guiyang City 貴陽市|贵阳市, Guizhou
microeconomics
to introspect / to examine oneself / (Buddhism) vipassana meditation (seeking insight into the true nature of reality)
Human Rights Watch (HRW), New York-based non-governmental organization
macroeconomics
impression or feeling after visiting or watching (movies, museums etc)
to look at sth with pleasure; to watch (sth marvelous) / ornamental
HSK 7-9
probation office
White Tiger Hall, a Han dynasty palace hall in which the famous Virtuous Discussions Held in White Tiger Hall 白虎通德論|白虎通德论 were held under the aegis of Han Emperor Zhang 漢章帝|汉章帝
observer
penetrating (vision)
Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion or Goddess of Mercy (Sanskrit Avalokiteśvara)
observatory
(used in titles) comprehensive survey
observer
Prospect Garden / Grand View Garden, a garden in Dream of the Red Chamber
lit. the eyes observe all sides and the ears listen in all directions (idiom) / fig. to be observant and alert
Scientific Outlook on Development, a guiding principle for the CCP attributed to Hu Jintao 胡錦濤|胡锦涛, incorporated into the Constitution of the CCP in 2007
to survey comprehensively / an overall survey
HSK 7-9
incomparably good
lit. flower viewing from horseback (idiom); a fleeting glance in passing / fig. superficial understanding from cursory observation / to make a quick judgment based on inadequate information
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surname Guan
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to look at / to watch / to observe / to behold / to advise / concept / point of view / outlook
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Taoist monastery / palace gate watchtower / platform
world view; conception of the universe
Dongguan Hanji, a history of the Eastern Han dynasty consisting of 143 volumes compiled by many 1st and 2nd century authors
apparent
tourist region / sightseeing area
to be watched closely (idiom)
to view / to look at / to look sth over
Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion or Goddess of Mercy (Sanskrit Avalokiteśvara)
Daoist temple
elegant and tasteful
Daguan, a district of Anqing City 安慶市|安庆市, Anhui
Taoist temple
the microscopic world; the realm of structures too small to be seen with the naked eye
observer / spotter
by contrast / but as for this... / viewed from another angle / subjectively / introspection

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