Chinese

kěwàng
Meaning: to thirst for; to long for; to yearn for
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

渴
望

Example sentences

He has longed to be a pilot since he was a child.
他那貪婪的眼神暴露了他對財富的渴望。
他那贪婪的眼神暴露了他对财富的渴望。
His greedy eyes exposed his desire for wealth.
在亂世中,人們更渴望安定。
在乱世中,人们更渴望安定。
In troubled times, people long even more for stability.

Usage Notes

Refers to a strong, urgent desire or hope for something.

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