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望而兴叹

wàngérxīngtàn

Traditional: 望而興嘆

to look and sigh / to feel helpless / not knowing what to do

Character Breakdown

望
wàng
to expect, to hope, to look forward to
HSK 2
而
ér
and, and then, and yet; but
HSK 3
兴
xìng
to thrive, to prosper, to flourish
HSK 1
叹
tàn
to sigh, to admire
HSK 6

Additional Information

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