No. 3,420 in Chinese
当做
Regard as; treat as.
In a sentence
我把他当做我的好朋友。
I regard him as my good friend.
The phrase '当做' here is used to indicate treating or considering someone as a specific role or relation.
这件事不能当做玩笑。
This matter should not be regarded as a joke.
The phrase '当做' here expresses taking a situation or matter seriously by considering its true nature or implication.
他将这段经历当做一次宝贵的学习机会。
He considers this experience as a valuable learning opportunity.
'当做' in this sentence is used to emphasize the perspective of valuing and recognizing a particular experience in a positive light.
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