adj. (Hira=ばん) all, each; every; whole of

n. (Trad=萬, Pinyin=wan4) ten thousand

n. (Trad=萬, Pinyin=wan4) large number, great number, myriad, all

adv. (Trad=萬, Pinyin=wan4) absolutely, extremely

wan4 shi4 ju4 bei4, zhi3 qian4 dong1 feng1
Everything is ready, except the east wind.
To have everything ready except an important condition or opportunity. The second half of this expression may be left out, then meaning that everything is indeed ready.

wan4 shi4 ru2 yi4
To have all one's wishes.
Your hearts desire.

wan4 shou4 wu2 jiang1
Boundless longevity.
This is a common phrase on decorations, gifts and medallions.

wan4 shui3 qian2 shan1
Ten thousand waters and thousand mountains.
A long and arduous journey. Other interpretation; "Far away".

bu4 yuan3 wan4 li3 er2 lai2
Not considering thousand miles to far for a visit.
(No further explanation)

wan2 bi4 gui1 zhao4
Returning the jade intact to king Zhao.
Giving something back to its rightful owner in (while the object is still in perfect condition). Alternative form: 万璧归赵 (wan4 bi4 gui1 zhao4).

you3 ke4 zi4 yuan3 wan4 li3 bu2 yi4 le4 hu1
A guest from thousand miles away is a joy.
Describing a person who is eager to welcome a guest.

peng2 cheng2 wan4 li3
A roc's flight of 10.000 li.
To have a bright future or a future full of promise.

Pinyin: wan4, mo4
Wade-Giles: wan4, mo4
Zhuyin:
Hanzi:
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