指望

HSK 7-9

zhǐwàng

count on; hope for

Alternative translations

espérance
espérer
attendre
espoir

Explanation

prospect; hope

Examples

他指望能通过这次考试。

tā zhǐwàng néng tōng guò cǐcì kǎoshì.

He hoped to pass the exam this time.

我们不能指望他来帮忙。

wǒmen bùnéng zhǐwàng tā lái móubāng.

We can't count on him to help.