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奢求 (shēqiú) — use 奢望 when emphasizing the unrealistic nature of the hope, while 奢求 implies a strong desire for something extravagant.
Learners often confuse 奢望 with similar terms like 希望 (hope) but should note that 奢望 carries a negative connotation of unrealistic expectations. It's typically used in informal contexts to express disappointment or criticism regarding someone's over-ambitious desires.
Although not a standard HSK word, 奢望 can be beneficial for advanced learners as it connects with other vocabulary around desires and aspirations. Focus on using it in sentences to describe scenarios where expectations exceed reality.
Learners sometimes misuse 奢望 by substituting it with 希望 (hope) in contexts where they mean to express excessive expectations. For example, saying '我有奢望' (I have hope) instead of '我有奢望' (I have extravagant hopes) can lead to confusion.
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How to say an extravagant hope in Chinese
“an extravagant hope” in Chinese is奢望
奢望 refers to having unrealistic or extravagant hopes and expectations about a situation or outcome. It is commonly used to describe desires that are unlikely to be fulfilled, often highlighting a sense of longing for something beyond reach.
When to use 奢望
Learners often confuse 奢望 with similar terms like 希望 (hope) but should note that 奢望 carries a negative connotation of unrealistic expectations. It's typically used in informal contexts to express disappointment or criticism regarding someone's over-ambitious desires.
奢望 or something close to it
奢求 (shēqiú) — use 奢望 when emphasizing the unrealistic nature of the hope, while 奢求 implies a strong desire for something extravagant.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes misuse 奢望 by substituting it with 希望 (hope) in contexts where they mean to express excessive expectations. For example, saying '我有奢望' (I have hope) instead of '我有奢望' (I have extravagant hopes) can lead to confusion.
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No, 奢望 generally has a negative connotation, indicating that the hopes are excessive and unrealistic.
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