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    Expressing 'hope' with 希望 (xīwàng)

    Existence & Possession
    Wishes & Desires

    Structure

    Subject + 有/带来 + 希望

    Explanation

    The noun 希望 (xīwàng) means 'hope.' It can refer to either the feeling of hope or the thing one hopes for. As a noun it often appears with verbs like 有 (have), 给 (give), or 带来 (bring), and it can also function as a verb meaning 'to hope.'

    Examples

    • 父母把所有的希望都寄托在孩子身上。

      Fùmǔ bǎ suǒyǒu de xīwàng dōu jìtuō zài háizi shēnshang.

      The parents placed all their hopes on their child.

    • 只要不放弃，就还有希望。

      Zhǐyào bù fàngqì, jiù hái yǒu xīwàng.

      As long as you don't give up, there is still hope.

    • 这个好消息给大家带来了新的希望。

      Zhège hǎo xiāoxi gěi dàjiā dàilái le xīn de xīwàng.

      This good news brought everyone new hope.

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