被视为…
to be regarded as; to be seen as
Structure
A 被 （某人）视为 B
What it means
To be regarded as; to be seen as. The written, formal counterpart of 被看作 or 被当成; 视 is the classical word for 看.
How it is built
A + 被 + (agent) + 视为 + B: 在中国，红色被视为喜庆的颜色 (in China red is regarded as a festive colour). With an agent: 被很多人视为…. Active form: 把／将 A 视为 B.
When to use it
Writing and formal contexts; in everyday speech 被看作 or 被当成 sound more natural. For praise, 被誉为 is more usual.
Watch out
Don’t drop 为: ✗被视身份的象征 ✓被视为身份的象征. People often say 被视为是…, but editors cut the 是 as redundant.
Examples
的确良衬衫曾被视为身份的象征。
Dacron shirts were once seen as a status symbol.
在中国，红色被视为喜庆的颜色。
In China red is regarded as a festive colour.
他被同行视为业内最有影响力的设计师之一。
His peers regard him as one of the most influential designers in the business.
Learn this in Lesson 132 · HSK 7–9: 从的确良到汉服 (From Dacron shirts to Hanfu)
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