覩 (dǔ) - To see, to observe, to witness & an archaic variant of 睹 (dǔ) meaning to
覩 · dǔ
To see, to observe, to witness;
an archaic variant of 睹 (dǔ) meaning to look at or behold.
To see, to observe, to witnessan archaic variant of 睹 (dǔ) meaning to
Usage highlights
To witnessTo see with one's own eyesUnbearable to seeTo observe in detailTo see clearlyRare sight
Usage & contexts
Examples
- I witnessed the event (覩其事件).
- He saw the beautiful scenery (覩美景).
- One cannot bear to see such suffering (不忍覩).
Collocations
- To witness(覩见)
- To see with one's own eyes(亲覩)
- Unbearable to see(不忍覩)
- To observe in detail(细覩)
- To see clearly(明覩)
- Rare sight(罕覩)
Idioms
- To see it with one's own eyes(亲眼覩)
- Unbearable to witness(惨不忍覩)
- To have seen it before(先覩为快)
Cultural background
FAQ- 覩 is an ancient variant of 睹, primarily found in classical texts and historical documents.
- The character appears in Buddhist scriptures and philosophical works, often conveying deep observation or spiritual insight.
- In modern usage, 睹 has largely replaced 覩, making 覩 primarily of interest to scholars and calligraphers.