盼 (pàn) - To look forward to & to hope for

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pàn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 目

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盼 · pàn

To look forward to;

to hope for;

to gaze at;

to look intently.

To look forward toto hope forto gaze at

Usage highlights

To look forward toTo hope earnestlyTo gaze left and rightEagerly awaitingTo look into the distanceTo desire

Synonyms

  • 望— to look; to hope
  • 期— to expect; to hope
  • 企— to look forward to; to anticipate

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I look forward to your reply (盼复).
  • She hopes for success (盼望成功).
  • He gazed into the distance (盼顾远方).
  • We eagerly await your arrival (期盼您的到来).

Collocations

  • To look forward to(盼望)
  • To hope earnestly(期盼)
  • To gaze left and right(左顾右盼)
  • Eagerly awaiting(企盼)
  • To look into the distance(远盼)
  • To desire(渴盼)

Idioms

  • Looking around with keen interest(左顾右盼)
  • Eyes bright and clear(美目盼兮)
  • Looking forward day and night(朝盼夕望)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character combines 'eye' (目) and 'division' (分), suggesting the act of separating or focusing one's gaze with intent.
  • Often used in literary and poetic contexts to express deep longing or anticipation.
  • Carries a positive connotation of hope and expectation in Chinese culture.

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