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How to Say ‘Really looking forward to’ in Traditional Chinese

真的很期待

zhēn de hěn qī dài

[jen duh hun chee dye]

💬 Usage Tip: [真的] adds emphasis before the whole feeling phrase: [真的很期待] = "really looking forward to it." This same pattern works widely, like [真的很開心] "really happy."

Phrase Breakdown

真的

zhēn de

[jen duh]

really; truly

Adds emphasis to show genuine feeling or sincerity.

Example

我真的很期待下次合作。

I’m really looking forward to our next collaboration.

很期待

hěn qī dài

really look forward to it

Expresses eager anticipation.

Example

我很期待明天。

I’m really looking forward to tomorrow.

Words in this phrase

hěn

[hun]

very

Used to strengthen the emotion or description that follows.

Example

我真的很期待再見到你。

I’m really very much looking forward to seeing you again.

期待

qī dài

[chee dye]

to look forward to; to expect

Expresses positive anticipation about a future event or meeting.

Example

我真的很期待活動後再聊。

I’m really looking forward to talking again after the event.

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