English–Chinese
“peek at” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintōu kàn
Example
孩子们在课堂上偷看手机。hái zi men zài kè táng shàng tōu kàn shǒu jī
The children are peeking at their phones in class.
How to say “peek at” in Chinese
“Peek at” in Chinese is 偷看 (tōu kàn).
A concealed look that quietly takes in a person, object, or action without announcing itself.
Example sentences with 偷看
老师走后，学生们趁机偷看窗外。lǎo shī zǒu hòu xué shēng men chèn jī tōu kàn chuāng wài
After the teacher left, the students took the opportunity to peek out the window.
Tips for using 偷看
- As a transitive verb, it commonly places the watched person or thing directly after the verb, making short sentences about screens, notes, or nearby activity sound natural.