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    Expressing 'to look forward to' with 期待 (qīdài)

    Time Expressions
    Wishes & Desires

    Structure

    Subject + 期待 + Noun/Clause

    Explanation

    The verb 期待 (qīdài) means 'to look forward to' or 'to expect,' expressing anticipation or hope for something in the future. It can take a noun or clause as its object, and can also function as a noun meaning 'expectation' or 'anticipation.'

    Examples

    • 我很期待这个周末的旅行。

      wǒ hěn qīdài zhège zhōumò de lǚxíng.

      I'm really looking forward to this weekend's trip.

    • 孩子们都在期待暑假的到来。

      háizimen dōu zài qīdài shǔjià de dàolái.

      The children are all looking forward to the arrival of summer vacation.

    • 她一直期待着能再见到老朋友。

      tā yīzhí qīdàizhe néng zài jiàndào lǎo péngyǒu.

      She has always been looking forward to seeing her old friends again.

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