Chinese word

展望

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhǎn wàng

Meaning

  • nounoutlook

Example

我对未来的展望很乐观。wǒ duì wèi lái de zhǎn wàng hěn lè guān

My outlook for the future is very optimistic.

Illustration for 展望 (outlook)

More examples

公司的展望取决于市场情况。gōng sī de zhǎn wàng qǔ jué yú shì chǎng qíng kuàng

The company's outlook depends on market conditions.

Core concept

A considered view of what lies ahead connects a visible far-off scene with the likely course of events.

Common phrases

  • 未来展望wèi lái zhǎn wàng

    future outlook

  • 职业展望zhí yè zhǎn wàng

    career prospects

  • 市场展望shì chǎng zhǎn wàng

    market outlook

Similar words

前景qián jǐng: The expected future condition and chances of success of a project, business, or situation.
前途qián tú: The future course and prospects for progress or success in a person's life or an undertaking.

Definition in Chinese

指对未来的前途或事情发展所抱的期待与判断，也可指从某一角度看到的远景或可能性。zhǐ duì wèi lái de qián tú huò shì qíng fā zhǎn suǒ bào de qī dài yǔ pàn duàn yě kě zhǐ cóng mǒu yì jiǎo dù kàn dào de yuán jǐng huò kě néng xìng

Word origin

展 (zhǎn, "unfold") + 望 (wàng, "look far") preserves the original image of opening a broad view and looking into the distance, which extends naturally to judging future possibilities.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may use outlook for weather, mood, or a general attitude, while 展望 (zhǎnwàng, "outlook") more naturally centers on what a situation may become.

Other meanings

  • promisenoun
  • prospectsnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 展望台zhǎn wàng táiobservation decknoun

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