hope and wish

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Bide

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A young Chinese man asked me to explain the difference between 'hope' and 'wish'. I hope did a good job, and wish I could have done a better one. I would like to hear your opinions on the essential differences and similarities.
 

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As verbs or as nouns?
 

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Thanks for the tip!!
Both as verbs as well as nouns
 
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