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| − | Both 见 (jiàn) and 见面 (jiànmiàn) to mean “to see someone” or "to meet up". | + | Both 见 (jiàn) and 见面 (jiànmiàn) to mean “to see someone” or "to meet up with someone". |
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| − | The key difference between these words is 见 emphasizes '''to see someone''', whereas 见面 emphasizes a '''to meet up''' | + | The key difference between these words is 见 emphasizes '''to see someone''', whereas 见面 emphasizes a '''to meet up with someone'''. |
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| − | In the following sentences, 见 | + | In the following sentences, 见 AND 见面 both can be used interchangeably: |
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=== Common Phrases === | === Common Phrases === | ||
| − | These | + | These common phrases only work with 见： |
| + | * ～朋友 | ||
| + | * ～你 | ||
| + | * 明天～ | ||
* 一会儿～ | * 一会儿～ | ||
| + | * 下次～ | ||
* 晚上～ | * 晚上～ | ||
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* 明年～ | * 明年～ | ||
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=== Example Sentences === | === Example Sentences === | ||
| − | In the following sentences, | + | In the following sentences, only 见 can be used: |
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| − | In the following sentences, | + | === Common Phrases === |
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| + | These common phrases only work with 见面： | ||
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| + | * 跟你～ | ||
| + | * 见个面 | ||
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| + | === Example Sentences === | ||
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| + | In the following sentences, only 见面 can be used: | ||
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Revision as of 01:11, 12 August 2021
Both 见 (jiàn) and 见面 (jiànmiàn) to mean “to see someone” or "to meet up with someone".
Sometimes they can be used interchangeably.
| 见 (jiàn) | 见面 (jiànmiàn) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | to see someone | to meet up |
| Part of Speech | verb | verb |
| Formality | formal and informal | formal and informal |
The key difference between these words is 见 emphasizes to see someone, whereas 见面 emphasizes a to meet up with someone.
Contents
Similarities
Example Sentences
In the following sentences, 见 AND 见面 both can be used interchangeably:
Differences
Common Phrases
These common phrases only work with 见：
- ～朋友
- ～你
- 明天～
- 一会儿～
- 下次～
- 晚上～
- 明年～
Example Sentences
In the following sentences, only 见 can be used:
Common Phrases
These common phrases only work with 见面：
- 跟你～
- 见个面
Example Sentences
In the following sentences, only 见面 can be used:
Advanced Differences
见面 （jiànmiàn）is a special type of Chinese verb called a “separable verb”, meaning 见 and 面 can be “separated” and other “stuff” can be put in the middle. For a detailed understanding of this type of verb and its usage click on this link to our grammar wiki page.
