Chinese phrase
期望的格式是〜 qī wàng de gé shì shì 〜
Meaning
The preferred format is ___
When to use it
States the form or version that is preferred. It is used in practical, polite questions or replies about how something should be provided.
Example dialogue
提交论文之前，期望的格式是电子版还是纸质版？ tí jiāo lùn wén zhī qián qī wàng de gé shì shì diàn zi bǎn hái shì zhǐ zhì bǎn
Before submitting the paper, would you prefer an electronic or paper copy?
电子版就可以，我会发邮件。 diàn zi bǎn jiù ké yǐ wǒ huì fā yóu jiàn
An electronic copy is fine. I will send it by email.