How to Say ‘Looking forward to’ in Simplified Chinese
期待
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced like 'chi-die', it expresses anticipation for future events.
🇨🇳 In China: Expressing anticipation like [期待] is polite and reflects positivism in the culture.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
期待
[qī dài]
to look forward to
To feel excited about something that is going to happen.
我很期待您的光临。
I look forward to your visit.
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