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    Expressing "to look forward to" with 期盼 (qīpàn)

    Wishes & Desires

    Structure

    期盼 + Clause/Event

    Explanation

    The verb 期盼 (qīpàn) means "to look forward to," "to hope for," or "to eagerly expect." It carries a strong emotional tone of longing or anticipation. For example, 期盼他回来 means "looking forward to his return."

    Examples

    • 孩子们期盼着暑假快点到来。

      Háizimen qīpàn zhe shǔjià kuài diǎn dàolái.

      The children are looking forward to summer vacation arriving soon.

    • 她一直期盼能收到远方的来信。

      Tā yīzhí qīpàn néng shōu dào yuǎnfāng de láixìn.

      She has been hoping to receive a letter from afar.

    • 全家人都在期盼这次团圆。

      Quán jiā rén dōu zài qīpàn zhè cì tuányuán.

      The whole family is looking forward to this reunion.

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