contemplate; look ahead and ponder
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to look ahead and contemplate; to ponder (the future, destiny, or long-term outcomes)
formalLiterary and formal register. Typically used when considering future prospects, national destiny, or the fate of future generations. Often paired with abstract objects like 前途 (future), 命运 (destiny), or 后世 (posterity).
Zhān瞻
niàn念
qián前
tú途
，
tā他
gǎn感
dào到
jì既
xīng兴
fèn奋
yòu又
tǎn忐
tè忑
。
Contemplating his future, he felt both excited and nervous.
Lǐng领
xiù袖
zhān瞻
niàn念
guó国
jiā家
mìng命
yùn运
，
chè彻
yè夜
wèi未
mián眠
。
The leader contemplated the nation's destiny and stayed awake all night.
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Zhān瞻
niàn念
hòu后
shì世
，
wǒ我
men们
bì必
xū须
bǎo保
hù护
huán环
jìng境
。
Thinking of future generations, we must protect the environment.
Tā他
zhàn站
zài在
shān山
dǐng顶
，
zhān瞻
niàn念
yuǎn远
fāng方
，
xiàn陷
rù入
chén沉
sī思
。
Standing on the mountaintop, he gazed into the distance and fell into deep contemplation.