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期待

qī dài
HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. to look forward to
  2. 2. to await
  3. 3. expectation

Word relationships

Antonyms

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失望
shī wàng

disappointed

失望 means disappointed, the opposite of hopeful expectation.

Related words

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等待
děng dài

to wait; to wait for

等待 means to wait, without the positive anticipation of 期待.

Synonyms

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期望
qī wàng

to have expectations

Both mean to look forward to something, but 期望 is more formal and often used for aspirations.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

期待 is often overused where 期望 (more formal, for aspirations) or 等待 (neutral waiting) would be better. Avoid using 期待 for simply waiting.

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 5+ HSK 3.0 Level 5+ 7 min
Contrast with 反而 and 却

Practice advanced contrast sentences with 反而, 却, and expectation shifts.

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Example Sentences

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我 期待 你的回复。
I look forward to your reply.
会议明天举行，届时 期待 您的光临。
The meeting is tomorrow, and we look forward to your attendance at that time.

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Child Words of 期待

待
dāi

to stay

待
dài

to wait

期
qī

a period of time