waan4 gu3環顧环顾
Jyutpingwaan4 gu3
Yalewàahn gu
Definition
To look around, survey, or observe one's surroundings or environment.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
Literary in origin, this verb is often used in formal writing or when describing a deliberate, sweeping gaze to assess a situation. While it can be used in speech, it sounds slightly more sophisticated or dramatic than simple alternatives like 望下. It implies a sense of scanning or surveying an environment rather than just glancing at a single object.
Examples
He looked around and realized no one was paying attention to him.
Take a look around the room and see if you left anything behind?
Related words
Common phrases
to look all around
to survey the surroundings
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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