Definition
眺望 means 'to gaze into the distance from a high place' — it emphasizes looking far away, often for scenery or a broad view. Unlike 俯视 (to look down at something below), 眺望 focuses on the distance, not the angle; unlike 观望 (to wait and see cautiously), it has no hesitation or strategy — it's purely about enjoying or surveying a distant scene.
verb
to gaze into the distance from a high placeto survey from afar
Examples
- 眺望，。Zhàn zài tǎ dǐng tiào wàng, zhěng gè chéngshì de jǐngsè jìn shōu yǎndǐ.Standing on top of the tower and gazing into the distance, the whole city's scenery comes into full view.
- 眺望。Tā xǐhuan zài huánghūn shí tiào wàng yuǎnfāng de qúnshān.He likes to gaze at the distant mountains at dusk.
- 眺望，。Rénmen cóng shāndǐng tiào wàng, kěyǐ kàn dào yì tiáo dà hé wānyán liúguò.From the mountaintop, people can see a great river winding by as they gaze into the distance.
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