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希望 xīwàng

to hope / hope

希望 (xīwàng) means "to hope / hope" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

Words used with 希望

如此

rúcǐ

so; thus; in this way

担心

dānxīn

to worry

放弃

fàngqì

to give up

成功

chénggōng

success; to succeed

一切

yíqiè

all; everything

结婚

jiéhūn

to get married

考试

kǎoshì

exam; test

通过

tōngguò

to pass (an exam); to get through

顺利

shùnlì

smoothly; without a hitch

机会

jīhuì

chance; opportunity

礼物

lǐwù

gift; present

Frequently asked questions

What does 希望 (xīwàng) mean in Chinese?

希望 (xīwàng) means "to hope / hope" in Chinese. 希望 (xīwàng) means "to hope / hope" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

How do you use 希望 in a sentence?

Use 希望 (xīwàng) the way you would use "to hope / hope" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.

What words are commonly used with 希望?

Common words that pair with 希望 include 如此, 担心, 放弃. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.

What is the difference between 希望 (xīwàng) and 觉得 (juéde)?

Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 希望 means "to hope / hope"; 觉得 means "feel / think". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.

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