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渴望 (kě wàng): to long for, to thirst for

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to long for, to thirst for
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 6

Full definitions

to thirst for
to long for

Chinese explanation

非常强烈地希望得到或实现某事物，就像口渴时想喝水一样迫切。

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

thirsty

HSK 6

full moon

Example sentences

I long for the day when I can travel around the world.

She longs to gain her parents' approval.

The children are eager to hear that interesting story.

He is eager to win first place in the competition.

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