望
look far; visit; hope; reputation; blame; face; near; surname
Meanings
11 senses · 55 examplesverb
to look far; to gaze into the distance
Often paired with adverbs like '远' to specify looking over a long distance.
We climbed to the top of the mountain and gazed at the churning sea of clouds.
The endless wheat fields glowed golden in the sunlight.
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He stood by the sea, looking toward the direction of returning home.
At dusk, I always love to gaze at the sunset glow in the western sky.
Standing on top of the tower, you can overlook the entire cityscape.
verb
to visit; to pay a call on
Used for visiting someone, especially to check on their well-being or pay respects.
I will go to the hospital to visit my sick friend this weekend.
During the Spring Festival, everyone will return home to visit their elders.
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He specially came from out of town to visit his teacher whom he hadn't seen in years.
Neighbors often visit and check on each other, with very harmonious relations.
During the Qingming Festival, people will go to the cemetery to visit and pay respects to their ancestors.
verb
to hope; to expect; to wish
Can express both positive expectations and cautious requests.
After the exam results came out, his score was far better than expected, which was a pleasant surprise.
This year's harvest is now within reach, as this timely rain eased the drought.
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Many parents hope that their children can become outstanding talents.
Please arrive at the meeting venue on time, do not be late.
He hopes to get this opportunity for overseas exchange.
noun
reputation; prestige; influential person
Used to describe high standing in society or a respected community figure.
This highly respected elderly professor is deeply loved by his students.
He is a respected local entrepreneur who is passionate about public welfare.
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This writer enjoys high prestige in the literary world.
The prominent status of his family meant he received strict education from a young age.
The most respected person in this small town mediated the neighborhood dispute.
verb
to blame; to resent
literaryA more formal or literary term for expressing displeasure or resentment.
We didn't finish this task well; don't blame each other.
He felt resentful because he was misunderstood by his superiors.
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This misunderstanding drew blame from many people.
He never blames others, always reflecting on himself first.
Public resentment pointed directly at the government's inaction.
noun
shop sign; signboard
literarySpecifically refers to the traditional storefront signs for bars, restaurants, and shops.
The wine shop sign on the old street fluttered in the wind, attracting many tourists.
This century-old tea shop's sign has been hanging at the entrance for a hundred years.
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Ancient shops would hang elaborate signs to attract customers.
This ancient alley still retains the wine shop sign style from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
The shop owner replaced the old sign with a new one that fits modern aesthetics.
preposition
toward; facing; towards
Used to indicate the direction of an action or gaze.
He stood in front of the podium and nodded at me.
She turned around and watched the sunset outside the window.
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The soldiers faced the frontline positions, preparing to launch an attack.
The little girl hugged her teddy bear tighter against her chest.
We should move toward our goal and not give up easily.
adjective
nearing; approaching (age)
formalUsed exclusively to describe someone's age, often in formal written contexts.
He is nearly sixty years old this year, but remains in excellent health.
This nearly seventy-year-old artist still persists in creating art.
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Grandpa is nearly eighty, we plan to hold a grand birthday banquet for him.
He made up his mind to start a business when he was nearly fifty.
This nearly ninety-year-old grandma can still grow vegetables and cook by herself.
noun
surname Wang
A relatively common Chinese surname.
Teacher Wang is our Chinese teacher with very rich teaching experience.
Mr. Wang is a famous architect.
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The Wang family's genealogy can be traced back to the Ming and Qing dynasties.
I have a colleague with the surname Wang, everyone calls him Brother Wang.
Professor Wang has high visibility in the international academic community.
noun
full moon phase; 15th lunar day
technicalAstronomical term referring to the day when the moon is fully illuminated as seen from Earth.
On the 15th day of the lunar month, the full moon is round and bright.
Ancient astronomers noticed the periodic changes of full moon and new moon very early.
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This ancient text records the astronomical phenomena that occurred on the full moon day that year.
Every full moon day, there is a traditional folk custom of appreciating the moon.
Due to calendar adjustments, the full moon day sometimes falls on the 16th day of the lunar month in some years.
noun
wang ri (full moon day)
formalShortened form of the full moon day term, often used in formal or academic contexts.
In ancient calendars, new moon and full moon were two important nodes.
The lunar new moon to full moon cycle is approximately 29.5 days.
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This paper studies the impact of the new moon to full moon cycle on tides in detail.
Ancient astronomical observers would record the new moon and full moon dates each month.
In the lunar calendar, the new moon day is the first day of the month, and the full moon day is the 15th day of the month.