HSK 3 · VERSION 2.0#43
Appearance with “kàn qǐlái”
看起来
How it works
看起来 means “to look” or “to seem.”
The pattern
Subject + 看起来 + Adjective / Clause
Example sentences
这本书看起来很有意思。
This book looks very interesting.
他今天看起来有点儿累。
He looks a little tired today.
这件事看起来不太容易。
This seems rather difficult.
Usage note
This pattern is used for judgments based on appearance or impression.