望而兴叹
Traditional form:
望而興嘆
Pinyin (reading):
wàng'érxīngtàn
Definitions:
- to look and sigh
- to feel helpless
- not knowing what to do
Characters:
- 望 - to expect, to hope, to look forward to
- 而 - and, and then, and yet; but
- 兴 - to thrive, to prosper, to flourish
- 叹 - to sigh, to admire
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