渴望 kěwàng to thirst for
to thirst for; to long for
How to remember 渴望: 渴 thirsty + 望 gaze = to thirst for.
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How it is used
- To long/yearn/thirst for - 渴望成功 (kěwàng chénggōng) crave success, 渴望自由 (kěwàng zìyóu) long for freedom.
- A strong, emotional longing (literally 'thirst-hope'); more intense than plain 希望 (xīwàng, hope).
- Contrast 期望 (qīwàng, expect/hope); 渴望 is a burning inner desire/yearning.
Example sentences
- 他渴望去那里。 Tā kěwàng qù nàlǐ.He is eager to go there.
- 大家都渴望知道前冠军得主发生了什么。 Dàjiā dōu kěwàng zhīdào qián guànjūn dézhǔ fāshēng le shénme.Everyone is anxious to know what has become of the former champion.