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期望 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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期望
qīwàng
to have expectations
HSK 6, v, 23 strokes, rank #2599, Hard
期望
qīwàng
to earnestly hope
HSK 6, v, 23 strokes, rank #2599, Hard
期望
qīwàng
expectation
HSK 6, v, 23 strokes, rank #2599, Hard
期望
qīwàng
hope
HSK 6, v, 23 strokes, rank #2599, Hard
qīwàng(qi1wang4)qi wang T1
1to have expectations
2to earnestly hope
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March 24, 2026
期望qīwàng(qi1wang4)
期望 (qī wàng) refers to having hopes or expectations about something, typically in a positive context. It is often used when one anticipates a certain outcome and expresses a desire for that outcome to occur, such as expecting good results from an effort or hoping for improvement in a situation.
Strokes23Frequency#2599DifficultyHard
Cultural note
期望 is commonly used in educational and professional settings, reflecting the cultural emphasis on achievement and progress. In Chinese society, having high expectations—whether as a student or a worker—is often seen as a virtue.
Memory tip
Think of '期望' as a 'key' to your 'wants'—the character '期' (qī) looks like a calendar, suggesting a time frame for your hopes, while '望' (wàng) resembles a person looking out into the distance, symbolizing the act of looking forward to something.
Meanings of 期望
qīwàng(qi1wang4)
1to have expectations
2to earnestly hope
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About 期望
期望Simplified
23Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#2599Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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盼望 (pànwàng) — use 期望 for more formal or specific expectations, while 盼望 conveys a more general or emotional longing.
Usage Notes
When using 期望, be cautious of the context; it is often used in both formal and informal situations, though more common in written language. A common collocation is '有期望' (yǒu qī wàng - to have expectations), and learners should be careful not to confuse it with '希望' (xī wàng - to hope), which can be more general.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 期望 connects to themes of aspiration and ambition in Chinese. Students should focus on its usage in various contexts, especially in discussions about goals and future plans, and differentiate it from similar terms.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 期望 with 希望, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我期望你能来' (Wǒ qīwàng nǐ néng lái - I expect you to come) is incorrect in casual contexts; 希望 would be more appropriate here.
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期望 (qī wàng) refers to having hopes or expectations about something, typically in a positive context. It is often used when one anticipates a certain outcome and expresses a desire for that outcome to occur, such as expecting good results from an effort or hoping for improvement in a situation.
When to use 期望
When using 期望, be cautious of the context; it is often used in both formal and informal situations, though more common in written language. A common collocation is '有期望' (yǒu qī wàng - to have expectations), and learners should be careful not to confuse it with '希望' (xī wàng - to hope), which can be more general.
期望 or something close to it
盼望 (pànwàng) — use 期望 for more formal or specific expectations, while 盼望 conveys a more general or emotional longing.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 期望 with 希望, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我期望你能来' (Wǒ qīwàng nǐ néng lái - I expect you to come) is incorrect in casual contexts; 希望 would be more appropriate here.
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Grammar patterns of 期望
期望 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
