期盼

qīpàn

verb HSK 7-9 #7,814

Meanings

1 to look forward to
2 to long for
3 to hope for

Characters

period; to expect

to hope for; to long for

Examples

孩子们期盼着春节的到来。

Háizi men qīpàn zhe Chūnjié de dàolái.

The children are looking forward to the arrival of Spring Festival.

父母总是期盼孩子健康成长。

Fùmǔ zǒngshì qīpàn háizi jiànkāng chéngzhǎng.

Parents always hope their children grow up healthy.

Tips

usage

期盼 is more literary and emotional than 期待. Use 期盼 when expressing deep, heartfelt longing; use 期待 for general anticipation.

Stroke Order

期 qī

盼 pàn