shénwǎng

神往

Word · Verb

yearn for; be charmed by

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

verb

to yearn for; to be deeply attracted to; to be enchanted by

literary

Often used to describe a strong admiration for scenery, places, or ideal states. Typically used in written or formal contexts.

Huáng黄
shān山
yún云
hǎi海
 ,
lìng令
rén人
shén神
wǎng往
 。

The sea of clouds at Huangshan Mountain fills one with wonder and longing.

Wǒ我
duì对
nà那
zuò座
gǔ古
lǎo老
de的
chéng城
shì市
xīn心
chí驰
shén神
wǎng往
 。

My heart races with longing for that ancient city.

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Tā他
duì对
nà那
zhǒng种
zì自
yóu由
zì自
zài在
de的
shēng生
huó活
shí十
fēn分
shén神
wǎng往
 。

He deeply yearns for that kind of free and carefree life.

Tóng童
huà话
bān般
de的
xuě雪
jǐng景
ràng让
hái孩
zi子
men们
shén神
wǎng往
bù不
yǐ已
 。

The fairytale-like snow scene enchanted the children endlessly.