in many cases, 看见 (kàn jiàn) and 看到 (kàn dào) can be used interchangeably without causing confusion. “看见” (kàn jiàn) emphasizes the physical act of seeing with the eyes. “看到” (kàn dào) emphasizes perceiving, noticing, or becoming aware of something.
(verb) see; look at; watch over
(verb) look after; take care of; tend
(verb) arrive; reach
(verb) go to; leave for
(verb) used as a verb complement to show the result of an action
(prep) up until; up to; to
(adj) thoughtful; considerate
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