glance around; look about proudly
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to look around; to glance left and right
literaryOften describes looking around with alertness, curiosity, or a sense of surveying one's surroundings. Commonly used in written language.
Tā他
zǒu走
jìn进
dà大
tīng厅
，
gù顾
pàn盼
sì四
zhōu周
，
xún寻
zhǎo找
shú熟
xī悉
de的
miàn面
kǒng孔
。
He entered the hall, glanced around, looking for familiar faces.
Zhēn侦
chá察
bīng兵
jǐng警
tì惕
de地
gù顾
pàn盼
zhe着
，
yǐ以
fáng防
dí敌
rén人
kào靠
jìn近
。
The scout looked around vigilantly to prevent the enemy from approaching.
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zuǒ左
yòu右
gù顾
pàn盼
to look left and right
verb
to look about proudly or with self-satisfaction
literaryThis meaning is derived from the first and often appears in the set phrase "顾盼自雄" or "顾盼生姿". It implies a confident, proud, or charming demeanor while looking around.
Tā他
zài在
lǐng领
jiǎng奖
tái台
shàng上
gù顾
pàn盼
zì自
xióng雄
，
shén神
cǎi采
fēi飞
yáng扬
。
On the podium, he looked about proudly, his spirit soaring.
Tā她
gù顾
pàn盼
shēng生
zī姿
，
xī吸
yǐn引
le了
quán全
chǎng场
de的
mù目
guāng光
。
She looked around charmingly, attracting the attention of the entire audience.