给我看看
gěi wǒ kànkan
Let me have a look · trad. 給我看看
给我看看 (gěi wǒ kànkan) means “let me have a look” or “show me.” Speakers use it to casually ask to see an item up close, often in a shop or when someone is holding something interesting. The doubled 看 (kàn) makes it sound more relaxed.
What does 给我看看 (gěi wǒ kànkan) mean?
给我看看 (gěi wǒ kànkan) means “let me have a look” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “give me look look.”
When to use it
Casual and direct. It's appropriate when you want to see something quickly. For a slightly more polite request, you can add 吗 (ma) at the end, or use 给我看一下 (gěi wǒ kànyīxià).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “GAY WOH KAHN-kahn.” The first 看 (kàn) is a falling tone, and the second 看 is usually said lightly (neutral tone).
Other ways to say it
- 让我看看ràng wǒ kànkanlet me see (more general)
- 给我看一下gěi wǒ kàn yíxiàlet me take a look (slightly more formal)
- 可以给我看看吗？kěyǐ gěi wǒ kànkan ma?Can you let me have a look? (polite question)
Examples
这个包真好看，给我看看。
zhège bāo zhēn hǎokàn, gěi wǒ kànkan.
This bag is really nice, let me have a look.
你手里拿的是什么？给我看看！
nǐ shǒulǐ ná de shì shénme? gěi wǒ kànkan!
What are you holding? Let me see!
店员，那本书可以给我看看吗？
diànyuán, nà běn shū kěyǐ gěi wǒ kànkan ma?
Shop assistant, can I have a look at that book?
Pro tip: The repetition of 看 (kàn) makes the request sound more casual and less demanding, implying a quick glance rather than a thorough inspection.
Related phrases
我要这个 · I'll take this one能试穿吗？ · Can i try it on有大一号的吗？ · Do you have a bigger size
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