HSK 7, v, 9 strokes, radical 目, rank #7145, Very Hard
盼
pàn
to long for
HSK 7, v, 9 strokes, radical 目, rank #7145, Very Hard
盼
pàn
to expect
HSK 7, v, 9 strokes, radical 目, rank #7145, Very Hard
盼
pàn
to look, to gaze; to expect, to hope for
HSK 7, v, 9 strokes, radical 目, rank #7145, Very Hard
pàn(pan4) T4
1to hope for
2to long for
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March 24, 2026
盼pàn(pan4)
The character 盼 (pàn) means to hope for or to long for something. It is often used in contexts where one is eagerly anticipating an event or outcome, such as waiting for news or the return of a loved one. The nuance of this word conveys a sense of longing and expectation.
Strokes9Radical目Frequency#7145DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of longing is often tied to familial relationships and traditions, such as waiting for family reunions during festivals like the Spring Festival (春节), which adds emotional depth to the word 盼.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person gazing longingly at the horizon, hoping for a ship to return. The character 盼 contains the radical for eye (目), suggesting the act of looking or watching, combined with the idea of yearning or hoping.
Meanings of 盼
pàn(pan4)
1to hope for
2to long for
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About 盼
盼Simplified
9Strokes
目Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#7145Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 盼
Quick Contrast
盼 (pàn) vs 希望 (xīwàng): Use 盼 when expressing a more emotional or eager longing, while 希望 is more neutral and can refer to general hopes.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 盼 (pàn) with other similar words like 希望 (xīwàng), which also means 'to hope' but is more general. Use 盼 when expressing a deeper, more personal longing. Pay attention to the tone; 盼 is pronounced with a falling tone (pàn).
HSK Study Tips
盼 is not currently an HSK word, but it connects well with level 3 vocabulary such as 希望 (hope) and 等待 (to wait). Focus on the emotional context of this word to better understand its usage in sentences.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 盼 (pàn) with 念 (niàn), which means to miss someone. For instance, saying '我盼他' (I hope for him) sounds odd; instead, use '我盼望他' (I hope for him) to convey clearer meaning.
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Pronunciation of 盼
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Phonosemantic compound. 目 represents the meaning and 分 represents the sound.
1The meaning half目 carries the sense.
2The sound half分 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawayeye
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 盼?
Decomposition of 盼
IDS Structure⿰目分
盼Full Character
=
目mu4
left
分fen1
right
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Which of these is a component of 盼?
How to say to hope for in Chinese
“to hope for” in Chinese is盼pàn
The character 盼 (pàn) means to hope for or to long for something. It is often used in contexts where one is eagerly anticipating an event or outcome, such as waiting for news or the return of a loved one. The nuance of this word conveys a sense of longing and expectation.
When to use 盼
Common mistakes include confusing 盼 (pàn) with other similar words like 希望 (xīwàng), which also means 'to hope' but is more general. Use 盼 when expressing a deeper, more personal longing. Pay attention to the tone; 盼 is pronounced with a falling tone (pàn).
盼 or something close to it
盼 (pàn) vs 希望 (xīwàng): Use 盼 when expressing a more emotional or eager longing, while 希望 is more neutral and can refer to general hopes.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 盼 (pàn) with 念 (niàn), which means to miss someone. For instance, saying '我盼他' (I hope for him) sounds odd; instead, use '我盼望他' (I hope for him) to convey clearer meaning.
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盼
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Grammar Patterns of 盼
盼 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
我期____的一件事就是在剑桥乘坐平底船畅游。
The one thing I look forward to is going punting in Cambridge.
