How to Say ‘Look forward to / expect’ in Traditional Chinese
期待
qī dài
[chee-dye]
💬 Usage Tip: [期待] is usually followed by what someone looks forward to: [期待您的光臨], [期待您們來用餐]. It's more often used in business or polite messages than in casual daily talk.
Phrase Breakdown
期待
qī dài
[chee-dye]
look forward to
A polite expression used to say you are happily waiting for someone's visit or event.
我們很期待您們來慶祝生日。
We are looking forward to your coming to celebrate the birthday.
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