期待 (qīdài) — to look forward to; to expect
HSK 3 | verb/noun | to eagerly anticipate something
期待 (qīdài)
期待 expresses the feeling of eagerly waiting and hoping for something to happen.
Meanings
- [verb/noun] to look forward to; to expect with hope; eager anticipation
Example Sentences
我非常期待这次旅行。 Wǒ fēicháng qīdài zhè cì lǚxíng. I am really looking forward to this trip.
大家都在期待他的新专辑。 Dàjiā dōu zài qīdài tā de xīn zhuānjí. Everyone is looking forward to his new album.
我期待着和你再次见面。 Wǒ qīdài zhe hé nǐ zàicì jiànmiàn. I look forward to seeing you again.
父母对孩子有很多期待。 Fùmǔ duì háizi yǒu hěn duō qīdài. Parents have many expectations for their children.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 非常期待 | really looking forward to |
| 充满期待 | full of anticipation |
| 满足期待 | to meet expectations |
| 期待已久 | long-awaited |
Memory Hook
期 means "a period of time" and 待 means "to wait." 期待 is waiting through a period of time with hope in your heart.