How to Say ‘To check on the soup’ in Simplified Chinese
看看汤
kàn kàn tāng
[kahn-kahn tahng]
💬 Usage Tip: Doubling an action word makes it casual and brief, like "have a quick look". Try 尝尝 "have a taste" or 试试 "give it a try".
Phrase Breakdown
看看
kàn kàn
[kahn-kahn]
to take a look; to look at
看看 means to take a look, often used casually when talking about enjoying a view from your table.
我们想坐靠窗，看看外面的风景。
We want to sit by the window and look at the scenery outside.
汤
tāng
[tahng]
soup
A hot liquid dish served at the beginning or with the meal.
这家店的汤很受欢迎。
The soup at this restaurant is very popular.
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