盼
to hope for; to look at; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to hope for; to long for; to expect
Used when looking forward to an event, an arrival, or a change in situation.
We are eagerly looking forward to the arrival of this day.
The children hoped and hoped, and finally summer vacation arrived.
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He longed and longed, and finally saw his loved ones return.
The farmers are all hoping for a good harvest this year.
Everyone is hoping you'll come back soon.
verb
to look at; to glance; to gaze
literaryOften used in idioms or literary contexts to describe the action of looking around.
Don't look around in class; pay attention to the lecture.
He stood at the door looking this way and that, as if looking for someone.
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She glanced out the window but didn't see anyone.
Everyone is watching the performance on the stage.
The teacher walked into the classroom and looked all around.
noun
a surname
Used as a family name.
May I ask your surname? My surname is Pan.
I know an old doctor of traditional Chinese medicine named Pan.
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Manager Pan is waiting for you in the office.
People with the surname Pan are not commonly seen in China.
Is there something you need Mr. Pan for?