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希望
xīwàng
Description
"希望"的意思是很想要某件好的事情发生。
"希望" means to strongly want something good to happen.
我们可以"希望"明天天气好，也可以说"有希望"，表示还有机会。
We can "希望" that the weather will be good tomorrow, or say "有希望" to mean there is still a chance.
Meanings
希望xīwàng
to hope; to wish for something
我希望你早点回家。
I hope you come home early.
希望xīwàng
hope; expectation (noun)
孩子是家庭的希望。
Children are the hope of the family.
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Notes
- Etymology
希 (to hope for) + 望 (to look toward), both meaning to look ahead with desire.
- Nuance
works as both verb and noun; 希望 is more everyday than formal 期望.
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