Chinese

hòuwàng
Meaning: high expectations
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

厚
望

Example sentences

The teacher has high expectations for this student.
老師對我們寄予厚望,期望我們能考上好大學。
老师对我们寄予厚望,期望我们能考上好大学。
The teacher has high hopes for us and expects us to get into a good university.
父母對孩子寄予了厚望。
父母对孩子寄予了厚望。
Parents place high hopes on their children.

Usage Notes

Often used with '寄予' (to place) or '不負' (to live up to).

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