期待

The Chinese word 期待 (qī dài) is composed of two characters: 期 (qī), meaning "to expect, to hope for," and 待 (dài), meaning "to wait for, to anticipate." Together, these characters form a compound word that means "to look forward to, to eagerly await."The word 期待 is often used in a positive sense, to express feelings of anticipation and excitement about something that is going to happen. For example, someone might say 我期待着明天的旅行 (wǒ qī dài zhe míng tiān de lǚ xíng), meaning "I'm looking forward to the trip tomorrow."However, 期待 can also be used in a negative sense, to express feelings of anxiety or dread about something that is going to happen. For example, someone might say 我期待着考试 (wǒ qī dài zhe kǎo shì), meaning "I'm dreading the exam."The word 期待 is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word for HSK learners to know, as it is used frequently in both spoken and written Chinese.