望见

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wàng jiàn
Meaning: To see
Example
他望见远处有座山。
wàng jiàn

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望见 (wàng jiàn) meaning in English
wàngjiàn

望见 is a verb meaning 'to see' or 'to catch sight of.' It emphasizes the act of visually perceiving something, often implying a sudden or momentary glimpse rather than a prolonged observation.

The character 望 (wàng) originally meant 'to look' or 'to gaze,' and it later came to signify 'hope' or 'expectation.' The character 见 (jiàn) means 'to see' or 'to meet.' Together, 望见 conveys the idea of seeing something, often with a sense of anticipation or surprise.

望见 is commonly used in everyday speech to describe seeing something from a distance or noticing something unexpectedly. It can also be used metaphorically in certain contexts, though it is primarily a literal term for visual perception.

💬 Example Sentences

他望见远处有座山。
wàng jiàn
He saw a mountain in the distance.
她在人群中望见了老朋友。
wàng jiàn
She saw an old friend in the crowd.

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