看似

kànsì

to look as if

Dictionary entry

to look as if; to seem

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See it in sentences

这件事看似简单。

Zhè jiàn shì kànsì jiǎndān.

English

This matter looks simple.

他看似平静,心里很急。

Tā kànsì píngjìng, xīnlǐ hěn jí.

English

He looks calm, but feels anxious inside.

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