hy vọng
The English word 'hope' can be translated into Vietnamese as hy vọng.
The verb hy vọng means to want something to happen with the expectation that it might occur. It can also function as a noun meaning the belief that something wished for can happen. When you want to refer to a person or thing that is a source of hope, you use the phrase nguồn hy vọng.
Meaning: to want something to happen, with expectation that it might (verb)
Which one should you use?
While hy vọng is a standard term, kỳ vọng is a formal alternative that carries a deeper sense of expectation and is used to describe strong hopes or high expectations. In contrast to the more casual mong, hy vọng often conveys a sense of more serious, long-term or profound expectation.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the informal verb mong to introduce a clause, such as 'I hope that…', it is frequently paired with rằng to create the phrase mong rằng (to hope that).
Did you know?
- In Vietnamese literature, 'hope' is often personified through the concept of 'mầm hy vọng', which literally translates to 'the sprout of hope'.
- The core of hy vọng comes from the Sino-Vietnamese root vọng, which also appears in the word for 'moon' or 'looking towards the distance'.
- When expressing a hope for a miracle, Vietnamese speakers might use cầu mong instead of hy vọng, adding a layer of prayer or spiritual petition.
Examples in context
- Hy vọng màu xanh.Hope is green.This sentence illustrates the use of hy vọng as a noun.Tatoeba #13603250 by leucammieuvu, translation #11952135 by carlosalberto
- Tôi hy vọng họ làm được.I hope they make it.This sentence shows how to use hy vọng as a verb to express a hope regarding someone's ability.Tatoeba #11371395 by chaule3, translation #10167377 by CK
- Hy vọng bạn không thấy phiền.I hope you don't mind.This sentence demonstrates using hy vọng to express a hope regarding someone's feelings.Tatoeba #5754219 by yippe, translation #1887419 by CK
- Tôi hy vọng bạn sẽ thành công trong công việc mới.I hope you will succeed in your new job.
- Mong bạn có cuối tuần vui vẻ!I hope you have a great weekend!
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Example conversation
Chi and Nam are talking about a difficult exam result.
- ChiNam, anh có hy vọng gì về kết quả không?Nam, do you have any hope regarding the results?
- NamTôi hy vọng là mình đã làm bài tốt.I hope that I did the exam well.
- ChiĐừng lo, tôi cũng hy vọng như vậy.Don't worry, I hope so too.
- NamCảm ơn Chi, mong là mọi chuyện ổn.Thanks Chi, let's hope everything is okay.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry hy vọng, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vọng, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
