瞻

zhān

目 + 詹

Definitions

zhān (verb) to gaze; to view

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 目 represents the meaning and 詹 represents the sound.

Semantic: 目 Phonetic: 詹

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The character 瞻 (zhān) is a phono-semantic compound, with the radical 目 (eye) on the left indicating its core meaning related to vision, and the component 詹 (zhān) on the right providing its pronunciation. Its primary sense refers to looking forward or gazing into the distance, often with an implied tone of respect or anticipation. This character is commonly used in contexts that involve paying respects, envisioning the future, or making careful, far-sighted observations about upcoming events.

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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

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我们瞻仰了英雄纪念碑。

Wǒmen zhānyǎng le yīngxióng jìniànbēi.

We paid our respects at the heroes' monument.

他站在山顶，瞻望着远处的城市。

Tā zhàn zài shāndǐng, zhānwàng zhe yuǎnchù de chéngshì.

He stood on the mountain top, gazing at the distant city.

瞻前顾后的人往往难以果断行动。

Zhān qián gù hòu de rén wǎngwǎng nányǐ guǒduàn xíngdòng.

Those who look ahead and behind often find it hard to act decisively.

这位领袖的远见卓识令人瞻佩。

Zhè wèi lǐngxiù de yuǎnjiàn zhuóshí lìngrén zhānpèi.

This leader's foresight and discernment command admiration.

瞻礼这座古老的建筑，能感受到历史的厚重。

Zhānlǐ zhè zuò gǔlǎo de jiànzhù, néng gǎnshòu dào lìshǐ de hòuzhòng.

Observing this ancient building, one can feel the weight of history.

在制定长期规划时，必须要有高瞻远瞩的战略眼光。

Zài zhìdìng chángqī guīhuà shí, bìxū yào yǒu gāozhānyuǎnzhǔ de zhànlüè yǎnguāng.

When formulating long-term plans, one must possess a strategic vision of foresight.

他恭敬地瞻视着先辈留下的珍贵手稿。

Tā gōngjìng de zhānshì zhe xiānbèi liúxià de zhēnguì shǒugǎo.

He reverently looked upon the precious manuscripts left by his predecessors.

展望未来，我们充满信心；瞻顾历史，我们汲取智慧。

Zhǎnwàng wèilái, wǒmen chōngmǎn xìnxīn; zhāngù lìshǐ, wǒmen jíqǔ zhìhuì.

Looking to the future, we are full of confidence; reflecting on history, we draw wisdom.

Related Characters

Component: 目

Component: 詹

瞻