How to Say ‘I hope’ in Simplified Chinese
希望
xī wàng
[shee-wahng]
💬 Usage Tip: [希望] is usually followed by a whole idea, not just a noun: [希望你们喜欢], [希望他来]. It sets up what you hope will happen.
Phrase Breakdown
希望
xī wàng
[shee-wahng]
hope
To want something to happen or to be true.
我希望你喜欢这个礼物。
I hope you like this gift.
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