愿 (yuàn) - Wish, desire, hope & to be willing

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yuàn ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

喻悦

愿 · yuàn

Wish, desire, hope;

to be willing;

vow, pledge;

aspiration.

Wish, desire, hopeto be willingvow, pledge

Usage highlights

WishBe willingHopeMake a vowFulfill a wishVolunteer

Synonyms

  • 望— to hope, to look forward to
  • 希— to hope, to wish
  • 欲— desire, wish

Antonyms

  • 拒— to refuse, to reject
  • 厌— to detest, to dislike

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I wish you happiness (愿你幸福).
  • He is willing to help (他愿意帮忙).
  • Make a vow before Buddha (在佛前许愿).
  • Fulfill one's wish (如愿以偿).

Collocations

  • Wish(愿望)
  • Be willing(愿意)
  • Hope(但愿)
  • Make a vow(许愿)
  • Fulfill a wish(如愿)
  • Volunteer(志愿)

Idioms

  • To have one's wish fulfilled(如愿以偿)
  • Fulfill a long-cherished wish(夙愿得偿)
  • A willing heart(心甘情愿)
  • Make a vow to the sea and mountain(海誓山盟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, making wishes (许愿) is common during festivals, at temples, or when seeing a shooting star.
  • The character embodies sincerity and determination, often used in contexts of vows and deep aspirations.
  • Commonly appears in poetic and formal contexts to express heartfelt desires or commitments.

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