望風

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See also: 望风

Chinese

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hope; expect; to visit
hope; expect; to visit; to gaze (into the distance); look towards; towards
 
wind; news; style
wind; news; style; custom; manner
 
trad. (望風)
simp. (望风)

Pronunciation

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Verb

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望風

  1. (literary) to be impressed at the sight (of a great leader) and wish to follow in his footsteps
  2. to be on the lookout (while conducting secret activities); to keep watch

Synonyms

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  • (to be on the lookout): (regional) 放風放风 (fàngfēng)