Meaning and Usage
"期望" means to have expectations or hopes about something, often related to future outcomes or achievements. It is commonly used in both personal and formal contexts.
Common Collocations
- 期望孩子 (expect children): often used by parents expressing hopes for their children.
- 期望成绩 (expect results): used in academic or performance contexts.
- 期望未来 (expect the future): expressing hopes or plans for what is to come.
Usage Notes
"期望" implies a somewhat formal or serious expectation, often with an emotional or motivational undertone. It differs from "希望" which can be more casual or general hope. "期望" often appears in contexts where there is a realistic or planned anticipation.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse "期望" with "期待"; while both mean to expect or look forward to, "期待" often carries a stronger sense of eager anticipation, whereas "期望" is more about reasonable or hoped-for outcomes.
Meaning and Usage
"期望" means to have expectations or hopes about something, often related to future outcomes or achievements. It is commonly used in both personal and formal contexts.
Common Collocations
- 期望孩子 (expect children): often used by parents expressing hopes for their children.
- 期望成绩 (expect results): used in academic or performance contexts.
- 期望未来 (expect the future): expressing hopes or plans for what is to come.
Usage Notes
"期望" implies a somewhat formal or serious expectation, often with an emotional or motivational undertone. It differs from "希望" which can be more casual or general hope. "期望" often appears in contexts where there is a realistic or planned anticipation.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse "期望" with "期待"; while both mean to expect or look forward to, "期待" often carries a stronger sense of eager anticipation, whereas "期望" is more about reasonable or hoped-for outcomes.
Meaning and Usage
"期望" means to have expectations or hopes about something, often related to future outcomes or achievements. It is commonly used in both personal and formal contexts.
Common Collocations
- 期望孩子 (expect children): often used by parents expressing hopes for their children.
- 期望成绩 (expect results): used in academic or performance contexts.
- 期望未来 (expect the future): expressing hopes or plans for what is to come.
Usage Notes
"期望" implies a somewhat formal or serious expectation, often with an emotional or motivational undertone. It differs from "希望" which can be more casual or general hope. "期望" often appears in contexts where there is a realistic or planned anticipation.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse "期望" with "期待"; while both mean to expect or look forward to, "期待" often carries a stronger sense of eager anticipation, whereas "期望" is more about reasonable or hoped-for outcomes.