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希望
xīwàng
Description
"希望"是想要某件事情发生，或者觉得未来会变好的意思。
"希望" means wanting something to happen or feeling that the future will get better.
它可以当动词用，也可以当名词用，比如"我希望你来"和"这是我们的希望"。
It can be used as a verb or a noun, for example, "我希望你来" (I hope you come) and "这是我们的希望" (This is our hope).
Meanings
希望xīwàng
to hope; to wish for something
我希望明天天气好。
I hope the weather is good tomorrow.
希望xīwàng
hope; wish; expectation
孩子是父母的希望。
Children are the hope of their parents.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
希 (to hope for) + 望 (to look toward), both meaning to long for something.
- Nuance
希望 is neutral and common; 期望 implies stronger expectation, 盼望 suggests eager longing.
In videos
“好，那我希望大家喜欢今天的视频。”
“希望你的中文可以越来越好”
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