How to Say ‘Go see’ in Simplified Chinese
去看看
💬 Usage Tip: The phrase [去看看] (qu kan kan) is a casual way to express the idea of 'going to have a look'. It suggests exploring or checking something out.
🇨🇳 In China: In Chinese social settings, suggesting to 'go see' something can be a diplomatic way to introduce new plans or change current activities without being too direct.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
去
[qù]
to go
Indicates movement to a location.
我打算去看看是否有新衣服。
I plan to go see if there are new clothes.
看看
[kàn kàn]
to see
To look at or visit something briefly or casually.
我们去看看那家店吧。
Let's go have a look at that store.
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