About
The character "盼" is structurally composed of the eye radical (目) paired with the component "分", which historically served a phonetic role while contributing to an early meaning associated with clear vision or attentive gazing. Its original sense pertained to looking with bright, focused eyes, a concrete visual act that over time extended metaphorically to express the abstract notion of anticipation and desire. This semantic expansion from physical sight to mental expectation allowed the character to evolve into its contemporary usage, primarily denoting hopeful longing or eager looking forward, while its persistent visual component maintains a subtle link to its etymological roots in observation.
Etymology Hide
Example Sentences Hide
我盼着好消息。
孩子们盼着过年。
我们盼望春天到来。
他期盼着你的回复。
人民盼和平已久。
她日夜盼着儿子归来。
投资者盼市场稳定增长。
全国人民盼望着祖国统一。