瞻
look forward; surname Zhan
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
look forward; look upward
literaryOften used in formal or literary contexts to describe a wide or far-reaching view.
We stood on the mountaintop to watch the sunrise.
The national leaders have great foresight and formulated long-term development plans.
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He looked out over the distant coastline and fell into thought.
Tourists looked up at this historic building in front of the museum.
Thinking ahead and looking back shows caution, but sometimes it can also make you miss good opportunities.
noun
surname Zhan
formalUsed as a family name, rarely used in daily communication outside of formal introductions.
This guest's surname is Zhan, his full name is Zhan Mingyuan.
The Zhan surname is one of the relatively rare family names in China.
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I saw the surname Zhan on the new employee list at the company.
Mr. Zhan is a well-known scholar in our local area.
Her husband's surname is Zhan, and the couple has been married for five years.