期待 (qī dài) — to look forward to, to await eagerly
Definition
期待 emphasizes the eager, positive feeling of looking forward to something pleasant. 等待 is neutral 'to wait'; 期望 leans toward what you hope will happen.
verb
to look forward toto await eagerly
Examples
- 期待。Wǒ qī dài zhè cì lǚ xíng.I am looking forward to this trip.
- 期待。Tā qī dài míng tiān hé hǎo péng you jiàn miàn.She is looking forward to meeting her good friend tomorrow.
- 期待。Hái zi men qī dài shōu dào lǐ wù.The children are looking forward to receiving gifts.
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