Chinese

望

wàng
Meaning: to look into the distance; to hope; to visit; toward; reputation
Part of Speech: Verb, Particle

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Handwriting

望

Example sentences

I stood by the seaside and looked into the distance.
內蒙古的大草原一眼望不到邊。
内蒙古的大草原一眼望不到边。
The vast grasslands of Inner Mongolia stretch as far as the eye can see.
他站在河邊，望著對岸的風景。
他站在河边，望著对岸的风景。
He stood by the river, looking at the scenery on the opposite bank.
貓輕快地跳上牆頭，好奇地望著外面的世界。
猫轻快地跳上墙头，好奇地望著外面的世界。
The cat lightly jumped onto the top of the wall and looked at the outside world curiously.
登樓一望，全城景色盡收眼底。
登楼一望，全城景色尽收眼底。
Climbing to the top of the tower and looking out, the view of the entire city is fully captured in one's eyes.
我希望能再見到你。
我希望能再见到你。
I hope to see you again.
望著無邊無際的大海，心情變得很舒暢。
望著无边无际的大海，心情变得很舒畅。
Looking at the boundless sea, my mood became very comfortable.
他站在山頂回首望向遠方的故鄉。
他站在山顶回首望向远方的故乡。
He stood on the mountain top and looked back toward his distant hometown.

Usage Notes

A versatile character that can mean looking far away, hoping for something, or acting as a preposition meaning 'toward'.

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