Definition
向往 (xiàngwǎng) means 'to yearn for' — a deep, heartfelt longing for something distant or ideal, like a future life or a place. It's more poetic and emotional than 期待 (qīdài 'look forward to'), which is about eager anticipation of a specific event, and stronger than 盼望 (pànwàng 'hope for'), which is more about earnest wishing. 憧憬 (chōngjǐng) is similar but even more dreamy and literary.
verb
to yearn forto look forward to
Examples
- 向往。Tā cóngxiǎo jiù xiàng wǎng chéngwéi yì míng kēxuéjiā.He has yearned to become a scientist ever since he was since childhood.
- 向往。Tā duì xiàng wǎng de shēnghuó chōngmǎn le qīdài.She is full of anticipation for the life she yearns for.
- 向往。Hěnduō rén xiàng wǎng shān lǐ de ānjìng.Many people yearn for the peace in the mountains.
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