有望 + 动词
is expected to; stands a good chance of
Structure
主语 （时间） 有望 动词短语（好的结果）
What it means
Literally “there is hope”: a good result looks likely. “Is expected to, stands a good chance of”.
How it is built
Subject + (time) + 有望 + verb phrase (good result): 这条地铁线有望在明年年底通车 (the metro line is expected to open at the end of next year). Common verbs: 实现, 完成, 夺冠, 突破.
When to use it
News and formal speech. A judgement about prospects, not a wish: 我希望明年调到北京 says what I want; 他有望明年调到北京 says the move looks likely. Opposite: 无望 (hopeless).
Watch out
Only for outcomes people want: ✗ 明天有望下暴雨 ✓ 明天可能下暴雨. Never for your own wishes: ✗ 我有望你能来 ✓ 我希望你能来.
Examples
如果一切顺利，几年之后，中国人有望踏上月球。
If all goes well, in a few years Chinese astronauts may well set foot on the Moon.
这条地铁线有望在明年年底通车。
The metro line is expected to open at the end of next year.
这位年轻选手状态很好，有望在决赛中夺冠。
The young player is in fine form and stands a good chance of winning the final.
Learn this in Lesson 74 · HSK 6: 从神舟到嫦娥 (China in space)
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