巴不得

HSK 7-9

bābudé

desperately want something; be eager to get something

to long for; to look forward to

他巴不得考试快点结束。

tā bābudé kǎoshì kuài diǎn zújiě。

He longs for the exam to end quickly.

她巴不得嫁出去。

tā bābudé jià chūqù。

She wishes to get married soon.