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愿望

願望
yuànwàng
noun HSK 3 #2,858

Meanings

  1. 1 wish; desire
  2. 2 aspiration; hope

Examples

HSK 3
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.
HSK 3
希望你的愿望都能实现。
Xīwàng nǐ de yuànwàng dōu néng shíxiàn.
I hope all your wishes come true.
HSK 7-9
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