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to yearn for

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

xiang4wang3 • xiàngwǎng

Meaning


Primary

to yearn for

Alternatives

yearn for, yearning for, yearns for, yearned for, to look forward, look forward to

Mnemonic


向往 To yearn for something is to have your 向 orientation 往 toward it at all times because you want it so much.

Usage


我 一直 向往 海邊 的 生活。

I've always yearned for life by the sea.

他 向往 自由自在 的 生活。

He yearns for a carefree life.

孩子們 都 向往 外面 的 世界。

The children all yearn for the world beyond.

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