睹 (dǔ) - to see, to witness, to observe & to look at, to behold.
睹 · dǔ
to see, to witness, to observe;
to look at, to behold.
to see, to witness, to observeto look at, to behold.
Usage highlights
witness with one's own eyessee personallyrare sightsee and hearobserve carefullywitness testimony
Usage & contexts
Examples
- I witnessed the accident (目睹事故).
- He saw it with his own eyes (亲眼目睹).
- We observed the entire process (目睹全过程).
- She beheld the beautiful scenery (目睹美景).
Collocations
- witness with one's own eyes(目睹)
- see personally(亲睹)
- rare sight(罕睹)
- see and hear(睹闻)
- observe carefully(细睹)
- witness testimony(睹证)
Idioms
- What meets the eye is full of devastation(触目惊心)
- Before one's eyes(目睹)
- See strange things and not be surprised(睹怪不怪)
- What one sees and hears(睹闻)
Cultural background
FAQ- Often used in formal or literary contexts to emphasize direct visual experience.
- Commonly appears in historical texts and classical literature to describe witnessing events.
- Frequently used in legal and documentary contexts to indicate eyewitness testimony.