Definition

1. Verb (literary, formal):
   • To observe; to witness; to behold: To look at or watch something attentively, often with a sense of contemplation or public scrutiny. It implies a deliberate act of seeing, sometimes by many people.
   • To be observed; to be in public view: To be the object of observation by others; to be seen publicly.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Mọi hành động của nhà lãnh đạo đều được nhân dân quan chiêm. (Every action of the leader is observed by the people.)
  • Sự kiện lịch sử ấy đã để lại cho hậu thế nhiều điều đáng quan chiêm. (That historical event left many things worthy of contemplation for posterity.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "quan chiêm" is primarily used in formal, literary, or classical contexts. It is not common in everyday spoken Vietnamese. It often carries a nuance of observation for the purpose of reflection, learning, or judgment.

Variants and Related Words

• Quan sát (v): to observe, to survey (more common and general term for observation).
  • Nhà khoa học quan sát hiện tượng qua kính hiển vi. (The scientist observes the phenomenon through a microscope.)

Synonyms

• Observe: to watch carefully.
• Witness: to see an event take place.
• Behold: to see (often with a sense of wonder or formality).
• Contemplate: to look at thoughtfully.

Related Idioms

• Công khai quan chiêm: Open to public observation/view.
  • Phiên tòa được tiến hành công khai quan chiêm. (The trial was conducted openly for public observation.)