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March 24, 2026
盼望pànwàng(pan4wang4)
盼望 (pànwàng) means to hope for or look forward to something with anticipation. It is often used to express a desire for a positive outcome or event, such as looking forward to a reunion or hoping for good news. The nuance of the word conveys a sense of yearning or longing for something that one deeply wishes to happen.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 盼望 often reflects the collective hope for family reunions during major holidays like the Spring Festival, where families express their longing to be together. This term resonates deeply during these times, underscoring the importance of familial bonds.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person standing on a hilltop, gazing into the distance, eyes bright with hope. The character 盼 (pàn) contains the radical for 'eye' (目), symbolizing the act of looking, while 望 (wàng) also involves an element of 'gazing' or 'gazing longingly'. Together, they depict someone eagerly looking forward to something.
Meanings of 盼望
pànwàng(pan4wang4)
1to hope for
2to look forward to
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About 盼望
盼望Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#9083Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1
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期待 (qīdài) - use 盼望 when expressing a deeper emotional yearning, while 期待 is more neutral and focused on anticipation.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person standing on a hilltop, gazing into the distance, eyes bright with hope. The character 盼 (pàn) contains the radical for 'eye' (目), symbolizing the act of looking, while 望 (wàng) also involves an element of 'gazing' or 'gazing longingly'. Together, they depict someone eagerly looking forward to something.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 盼望 with similar expressions like 希望 (xīwàng), which is more general for 'hope'. 盼望 carries a stronger emotional weight, so it's more appropriate in contexts of deep desire. Be cautious with the tone, as both characters are pronounced with the fourth tone.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 盼望 connects to other vocabulary related to emotions and desires. Students should practice using it in sentences that express hope, and recognize its use in both spoken and written Chinese to enhance conversational skills.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 盼望 often reflects the collective hope for family reunions during major holidays like the Spring Festival, where families express their longing to be together. This term resonates deeply during these times, underscoring the importance of familial bonds.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 盼望 in contexts that require a more neutral term like 希望. For example, saying '我盼望明天会下雨' (I hope it will rain tomorrow) is better expressed with 希望 instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 盼望
盼望 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Roll on the day someone develops an effective vaccine against malaria.
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盼望音信而家书却不到,那滋味可真是难受 啊 !
pàn wàng yīn xìn ér jiā shū què bù dào, , nà zī wèi kě zhēn shì nán shòu!
It's terrible to hunger for news when the family's letters don't arrive!
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她又走去在 窗板 上敲了两下,她盼望他会听见敲声.
tā yòu zǒu qù zài chuāng bǎn shàng qiāo le, liǎng xià , tā pàn wàng tā huì tīng.
Ming - feng rapped softly against the window -- sill .
Cultural Notes for 盼望
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, 盼望 often reflects the collective hope for family reunions during major holidays like the Spring Festival, where families express their longing to be together. This term resonates deeply during these times, underscoring the importance of familial bonds.
Frequently Asked Questions about 盼望
Yes, 盼望 implies a stronger emotional yearning, while 希望 can be used more generally for any kind of hope.
Yes, 盼望 is suitable for both formal and informal contexts, especially when expressing deep hopes.
Try creating sentences about things you look forward to, such as upcoming events or personal goals.
