祈愿

祈願

qíyuàn

verb #29,000

Meanings

1 to pray
2 to wish
3 to make a wish
4 prayer
5 wish

Characters

to pray / to entreat

wish / desire / vow

Examples

HSK 7-9

她在寺庙里祈愿家人平安。

Tā zài sìmiào lǐ qíyuàn jiārén píng'ān.

She prayed at the temple for her family's safety.

HSK 7-9

新年里大家都会祈愿来年幸福。

Xīnnián lǐ dàjiā dōu huì qíyuàn láinián xìngfú.

During the New Year everyone makes wishes for happiness in the coming year.

Tips

usage

祈愿 combines the act of prayer (祈) with the expression of a wish (愿). It can be a verb or a noun. Common in religious contexts and New Year / festival settings.

Stroke Order

祈 qí

愿 yuàn