Chinese · Emotions & Feelings
希望
xīwàng
To hope
Beginnerverb
Definition
To want something to happen.
Example
我希望明天天气好。
I hope the weather is good tomorrow.
Etymology
'希望' (xīwàng) consists of '希' (xī), meaning 'hope' or 'rare,' and '望' (wàng), meaning 'to gaze at' or 'to expect.' This shows a linguistic evolution from a simple desire to a more profound sense of anticipated fulfillment.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both spoken and written forms, '希望' applies in various contexts including personal aspirations and societal hopes, commonly found in both formal and informal discussions.