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望風

简望风 · 繁望風

Mandarin · pinyin wàng fēng

to be on the lookout
to keep watch

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望: wàng · to look at, look forward; to hope, expect
風: fēng · wind; air; manners, atmosphere; Kangxi radical 182
风: fēng · wind; air; manners, atmosphere

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4–1 · wang4 feng1

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verb

(literary) to be impressed at the sight (of a great leader) and wish to follow in his footsteps
to be on the lookout (while conducting secret activities); to keep watch

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