paan3 mong6盼望
Jyutpingpaan3 mong6
Yalepaan mohng
Definition
To hope for, look forward to, or eagerly await.
neutralemotiondaily actions
How it's used
Expresses a deep, earnest longing or anticipation for something that is not yet certain. It carries a more serious and emotional weight than the common word 期望, which is often used in professional or academic contexts for expectations. While it is a standard verb, it is frequently used to describe a state of mind regarding future events that hold significant personal importance.
Examples
I really look forward to being able to go on a trip soon.
Are you really looking forward to the holidays?
Related words
Common phrases
long-awaited
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 期望, but 盼望 implies a more intense, almost anxious desire for an outcome, whereas 期望 is more neutral and can refer to standard expectations or requirements.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
