earnestly hope; look forward to; long for
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to earnestly hope for; to look forward to
neutralExpresses a strong, heartfelt, and often patient desire for something positive to happen. Commonly used for future events, reunions, or good news. Tone is generally warm and sincere.
Tā他
pàn盼
wànɡ望
zǎo早
rì日
yǔ与
qīn亲
rén人
tuán团
jù聚
。
He longs for an early reunion with his family.
Wǒ我
men们
yī一
zhí直
pàn盼
wànɡ望
zhe着
nǐ你
de的
hǎo好
xiāo消
xi息
。
We have been eagerly awaiting your good news.
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Hái孩
zi子
men们
pàn盼
wànɡ望
zhe着
hán寒
jià假
qù去
huá滑
xuě雪
。
The children are looking forward to going skiing during the winter vacation.
Bìnɡ病
rén人
pàn盼
wànɡ望
zhe着
shēn身
tǐ体
jǐn尽
kuài快
kānɡ康
fù复
。
The patient hopes for a speedy recovery.
Suǒ所
yǒu有
ɡuó国
mín民
dōu都
pàn盼
wànɡ望
zhe着
hé和
pínɡ平
de的
dào到
lái来
。
All the people of the country long for the arrival of peace.