意愿

意願

yìyuàn

noun HSK 7-9 #5,136

Meanings

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

HSK 4

我们要尊重病人的意愿。

Wǒmen yào zūnzhòng bìngrén de yìyuàn.

We must respect the patient's wishes.

HSK 5

违反个人意愿是不对的。

Wéifǎn gèrén yìyuàn shì búduì de.

Going against someone's personal wishes is wrong.

HSK 5

她有强烈的学习意愿。

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