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Using 看起来 (kànqǐlái) to express "it looks like" or "it seems"
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Structure
Subject + 看起来 + Adjective/像 + Noun
Explanation
看起来 means "it looks like" or "it seems" and is used to describe how something appears based on visual impression or general perception. It is placed before the description or comparison to express a subjective observation.
Examples
你今天看起来很累，昨晚没睡好吗？
nǐ jīntiān kàn qǐlái hěn lèi, zuówǎn méi shuì hǎo ma?
You look very tired today — did you not sleep well last night?
这道菜看起来不错，我们点这个吧。
zhè dào cài kàn qǐlái búcuò, wǒmen diǎn zhège ba.
This dish looks good — let's order it.
外面看起来要下雨了，带把伞吧。
wàimiàn kàn qǐlái yào xià yǔ le, dài bǎ sǎn ba.
It looks like it's going to rain outside — bring an umbrella.