How to Say ‘Hope to’ in Simplified Chinese
希望能
xī wàng néng
[xīwàng néng]
💬 Usage Tip: [希望能] is a very common soft way to express what you want to do: [希望能合作], [希望能了解更多]. The [能] makes it sound a little less blunt than just [希望].
Phrase Breakdown
希望
xī wàng
[xīwàng]
hope
A feeling of expectation and desire.
我希望能去旅行。
I hope to travel.
能
néng
[néng]
can, be able
Having the ability, power, or opportunity to do something.
我能完成这个项目。
I can complete this project.
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