kàn qǐ lái

Translation

  • seemingly
  • apparently
  • looks as if
  • appear to be
  • gives the impression that
  • seems on the face of it to be

Synonyms

Examples

  • 这个问题看起来很难。
    This problem seems difficult.
  • 这个网站看起来不错。
    This website seems quite good.
  • 看起来这都是天书。
    That was all Chinese to me.
  • 看起来很孤单。
    She looked lonely.
  • 这个岛从远方看起来像一片云。
    Viewed from a distance, the island looked like a cloud.
  • 这座桥看起来很安全。
    This bridge looks secure.
  • 这本书看起来很有趣。
    This book seemed interesting.
  • 看起来很高兴。
    You look very delighted.
  • 看起来很有钱。
    He seems to be rich.
Chinese Tones