指望

zhǐ wàng
HSK 6
to hope for sth, to count on, hope
verb
noun

Individual characters

指zhǐ · finger, to point at or to
HSK 4
望wàng · full moon, to hope, to expect

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Example Sentences

我指望他能帮我。
wǒ zhǐwàng tā néng bāng wǒ 。
I hope that he can help me.
我们不能总是指望别人。
wǒmen bùnéng zǒngshì zhǐwàng biérén 。
We cannot always count on others.
指望有好结果。
zhǐwàng yǒu hǎo jiéguǒ 。
Hope for a good outcome.

Words with similar meanings

期望qīwàng
to look forward to
More optimistic and anticipatory in tone.
希望xīwàng
to hope
A more common term used for expressing hope.

Words Starting With 指

指导zhǐ dǎo
to guide; to give directions; to direct; to coach; guidance; tuition
指挥zhǐ huī
to conduct; to command; to direct; conductor (of an orchestra)
指令zhǐ lìng
order; command; instruction
指南针zhǐ nán zhēn
compass
指定zhǐ dìng
to appoint; to assign; to indicate clearly and with certainty; designated

Words Ending With 望

希望xī wàng
to wish for; to desire; hope
失望shī wàng
disappointed; to lose hope; to despair
愿望yuàn wàng
desire; wish
盼望pàn wàng
to hope for; look forward to
东张西望dōng zhāng xī wàng
to look in all directions (idiom); to glance around

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