wàng​fēng

to keep watch

  • created sense approved 望风/望風 · wàng​fēng · to keep watch — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    望风 / 望風

    wàng​fēng

    to keep watch

    To be on the lookout for others who are carrying out a secret activity.

    望, 风

    望 (literal) → 望 · wàng · to gaze 风 (literal) → 风/風 · fēng · news

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  • created sense approved 望风/望風 · wàng​fēng · to hear word of — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    望风 / 望風

    wàng​fēng

    to hear word of

    To hear news or catch wind of a situation, especially a frightening or powerful one, leading to a reaction like fleeing.

    望, 风

    望 (literal) → 望 · wàng · to gaze 风 (literal) → 风/風 · fēng · news

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  • created sense approved 望风/望風 · wàng​fēng · to look up to — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    望风 / 望風

    wàng​fēng

    to look up to

    (literary) To look up to someone's reputation or character; to admire from a distance

    望 (literal) → 望 · wàng · to gaze 风 (literal) → 风/風 · fēng · demeanor

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  • created sense approved 望风/望風 · wàng​fēng · to view the scenery — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    望风 / 望風

    wàng​fēng

    to view the scenery

    To look out over the landscape or view the scenery from a high vantage point

    望 (literal) → 望 · wàng · to gaze 风 (literal) → 风/風 · fēng · scenery

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