盼
pàn
to hope for; to look forward to
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Example phrases
- 村民们盼这条公路早日修通，以便农产品运出山区。 Cūnmín men pàn zhè tiáo gōnglù zǎorì xiūtōng, yǐbiàn nóngchǎnpǐn yùn chū shānqū. The villagers hoped this road would be completed soon so that farm produce could be transported out of the mountains.
- 妈妈盼着孩子早点回家。 Māma pàn zhe háizi zǎodiǎn huí jiā. Mother hopes her child will come home soon.
- 大家都盼周末快点来，好出去玩。 Dàjiā dōu pàn zhōumò kuài diǎn lái, hǎo chūqù wán. Everyone is looking forward to the weekend so they can go out and play.
Related words
- 盼望 pànwàng to long for, to look forward to
- 期盼 qīpàn to hope for; to look forward to
- 左顾右盼 zuǒgùyòupàn to look around anxiously or hesitantly
- 乐意 lèyì to be willing; pleased
- 急于 jíyú to be eager to; to be anxious to
- 迫不及待 pòbùjídài impatient; unable to wait; eagerly
- 可笑 kěxiào laughable; ridiculous
- 惊奇 jīngqí surprised; astonished
- 惊叹 jīngtàn to marvel at; to exclaim in admiration
- 庆幸 qìngxìng to feel fortunate; to be glad
- 解脱 jiětuō to free oneself; liberation; release
- 惬意 qièyì comfortable; pleasant; contented