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眺望 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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眺望tiàowàng眺望 means 'to gaze out' or 'to look far away.' It often describes the action of looking out over a distance, such as from a high place, and can imply a sense of longing or contemplation. This verb is commonly used in both literal contexts, like viewing landscapes, and figurative ones, such as reflecting on future aspirations.HSK 7, 16 strokes, Hard
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May 27, 2026
眺望tiàowàng(tiao4wang4)

眺望 means 'to gaze out' or 'to look far away.' It often describes the action of looking out over a distance, such as from a high place, and can imply a sense of longing or contemplation. This verb is commonly used in both literal contexts, like viewing landscapes, and figurative ones, such as reflecting on future aspirations.

Strokes16Frequency#—DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

眺望 is often used in Chinese poetry and literature to convey themes of longing and reflection, reflecting the cultural importance of nature and scenic beauty in Chinese art and philosophy.

Memory Tip

Imagine standing on a mountain top, gazing out over a vast valley. The character 眺 (tiào) is made up of the component '目' (eye) and '兆' (sign), suggesting that you are using your eyes to see far away signs or landscapes. The sound 'wàng' in 望 (wàng) can be associated with 'wanting' to see more.

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眺望Simplified
16Strokes
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 眺望

Quick Contrast

眺望 (tiàowàng) vs 观察 (guānchá) — use 眺望 for distant gazing or contemplation, while 观察 implies careful observation or scrutiny.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine standing on a mountain top, gazing out over a vast valley. The character 眺 (tiào) is made up of the component '目' (eye) and '兆' (sign), suggesting that you are using your eyes to see far away signs or landscapes. The sound 'wàng' in 望 (wàng) can be associated with 'wanting' to see more.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 眺望 with similar verbs like 看 (kàn) or 观察 (guānchá), but 眺望 emphasizes distance and a contemplative state. It is more appropriate in literary or poetic contexts than in casual conversation. Be careful with tone, as mispronouncing 'wàng' can change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

At HSK 7, students should focus on using 眺望 in descriptive writing or speaking about experiences in nature. Connecting this word to familiar vocabulary about sight, such as 看 (kàn) or 视野 (shìyě, 'view'), can help reinforce its meaning.

Cultural Note

眺望 is often used in Chinese poetry and literature to convey themes of longing and reflection, reflecting the cultural importance of nature and scenic beauty in Chinese art and philosophy.

Common Mistakes

Learners might incorrectly use 眺望 in contexts where a simpler verb like 看 would suffice, such as saying '我在家里眺望电视' (I gaze at the TV at home) instead of '看'. Remember, 眺望 implies distance and contemplation.

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Cultural Notes for 眺望

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眺望 is often used in Chinese poetry and literature to convey themes of longing and reflection, reflecting the cultural importance of nature and scenic beauty in Chinese art and philosophy.

Frequently Asked Questions about 眺望

You can say, '我站在山顶上眺望远方的风景' (I stand on the mountaintop gazing at the scenery in the distance).