意愿

意願

yìyuàn

noun HSK 6 #5,136

Meanings

One's intention and wish — what one desires or is willing to do.

Wǒmen yào zūnzhòng bìngrén de yìyuàn.

We must respect the patient's wishes.

Wéifǎn gèrén yìyuàn shì bù duì de.

Going against someone's personal wishes is wrong.

Tā yǒu qiángliè de xuéxí yìyuàn.

She has a strong desire to learn.

usage

意愿 (wish/willingness, somewhat formal) vs 心愿 (heartfelt wish) vs 愿望 (wish/desire, general). 意愿 often emphasizes personal agency and willingness.

意 yì

愿 yuàn