- 眼看着 yǎnkànzhe to watch helplesslyTo look on passively or without being able to intervene while something happens; to witness helplessly.
- 狗眼看人低 gǒuyǎnkànréndī to be snobbishto look down on others from a position of snobbery; to treat people with contempt based on their status or appearance
- 另眼看待 lìngyǎnkàndài to see in a new lightTo view or treat someone with a different attitude than usual, typically signifying special respect or favorable treatment; can also imply looking down on someone or discrimination depending on context.
- 没眼看 méiyǎnkàn cannot bear to look(colloquial) to be unable to look at something because it is hideous, appalling, or embarrassing
- 斜眼看 xiéyǎnkàn to look askanceto look at someone with suspicion, disapproval, or distrust
- 一眼看穿 yīyǎnkànchuān to see through at a glanceTo see through something immediately or at first glance.