鹄望
hope; look into distance; visit
Meanings
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to hope; to wish; to expect
A common verb for expressing desire or anticipation.
I hope to get into university.
Parents hope their children will become successful.
verb
to gaze into the distance; to look afar
Often used for looking at landscapes, horizons, or something far away.
He stood on the mountaintop, gazing into the distance.
A boundless, endless sea.
verb
to visit; to call on (someone)
Specifically refers to visiting someone, often to show concern.
I'm going to visit my grandma next weekend.
Our friend is sick, we should go visit him.
verb
to stand and look forward anxiously; to wait eagerly while standing
literaryA literary (书面语) and somewhat formal expression describing the act of standing and looking into the distance with eager anticipation or longing.
The mother stood at the village entrance, leaning against the door and gazing anxiously, waiting for her son's return.
He stood waiting eagerly at the station, hoping for her figure to appear.
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Stop waiting in vain; he's not coming.