liu5 mong6了望

Jyutpingliu5 mong6

Yalelíuh mohng

Definition

To look out from a height or a distance; to keep a lookout from a higher place.

neutraldaily actionsplaces

How it's used

Refers specifically to observing from a vantage point, often implying a sense of surveillance or searching for something in the distance. It carries a slightly more formal or literary tone compared to everyday verbs like 睇, making it less common in casual conversation. It is frequently associated with watchtowers or high-altitude observation posts.

Examples

keoi5佢kei5企喺hai2高gou1處cyu3了liu5望mong6遠jyun5方。

He stands at a high place looking out into the distance.

Common phrases

liu5了mong6望taap3塔

watchtower

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 望, which is a general verb for looking. Using 了望 in a casual context, such as looking at a menu or a person nearby, sounds unnatural and overly dramatic.