愿望

願望

yuànwàng

noun HSK 3 #2,858

Meanings

1 wish; desire
2 aspiration; hope

Characters

to wish; willing

to hope; to look toward

Examples

她最大的愿望是环游世界。

Tā zuì dà de yuànwàng shì huányóu shìjiè.

Her greatest wish is to travel around the world.

希望你的愿望都能实现。

Xīwàng nǐ de yuànwàng dōu néng shíxiàn.

I hope all your wishes come true.

许一个愿望吧！

Xǔ yī gè yuànwàng ba!

Make a wish!

Tips

usage

实现愿望 (to realize a wish) and 许愿望 (to make a wish) are the most common collocations. Birthday candles, shooting stars, and temple visits are all occasions to 许愿.

Stroke Order

愿 yuàn

望 wàng