向往 (xiàng wǎng) — to yearn for, to look forward to
Definition
向往 (xiàngwǎng) means to yearn for something distant or idealized, often a way of life or future self. Stronger and more literary than 期待; similar in feel to 憧憬 (literary) and 盼望 (hopeful waiting).
verb
to yearn forto look forward to
Examples
- 向往。Tā cóng xiǎo jiù xiàng wǎng chéng wéi yì míng kē xué jiā.He has yearned to become a scientist ever since he was since childhood.
- 向往。Tā duì xiàng wǎng de shēng huó chōng mǎn le qī dài.She is full of anticipation for the life she yearns for.
- 向往。Hěn duō rén xiàng wǎng shān lǐ de ān jìng.Many people yearn for the peace in the mountains.
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