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    Being optimistic or watching carefully with 看好 (kànhǎo)

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    Structure

    看好 + Object

    Explanation

    看好 (kànhǎo) means to be optimistic about something or to watch carefully. It combines 看 (to look) with 好 (good/well), and depending on context can express either keeping a close eye on something or having a favorable outlook toward it.

    Examples

    • 很多投资者都看好这家公司的未来发展。

      hěn duō tóuzīzhě dōu kànhǎo zhè jiā gōngsī de wèilái fāzhǎn.

      Many investors are optimistic about this company's future development.

    • 你帮我看好行李，我去买杯咖啡。

      nǐ bāng wǒ kànhǎo xínglǐ, wǒ qù mǎi bēi kāfēi.

      Keep an eye on my luggage for me; I'm going to buy a cup of coffee.

    • 专家们普遍看好今年的经济形势。

      zhuānjiāmen pǔbiàn kànhǎo jīnnián de jīngjì xíngshì.

      Experts are generally optimistic about this year's economic situation.

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