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愿望 (yuàn wàng) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

愿望 (yuàn wàng) is a Chinese word: wish. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 愿望

名 míng noun

wish

我们都希望你的愿望能实现。

wǒ men dōu xī wàng nǐ de yuàn wàng néng shí xiàn

We all hope your wish can come true.

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Word breakdown

愿 yuàn — wish, willing, desire

Words with this character (13)
  • 1 愿意 yuàn yì — to be willing HSK 3
    • 愿 wish, willing
    • 意 intention, wish
    Example

    我愿意帮助你。

    wǒ yuàn yì bāng zhù nǐ

    I am willing to help you.

  • 2 志愿者 zhì yuàn zhě — volunteer HSK 5
    • 志 aspiration, will (indicates intentional desire)
    • 愿 willing, wish (emphasizes voluntary nature)
    • 者 person, one who (indicates the agent/person)
    Example

    很多志愿者参加了这次活动。

    hěn duō zhì yuàn zhě cān jiā le zhè cì huó dòng

    Many volunteers participated in this activity.

  • 3 心愿 xīn yuàn — wish HSK 6
    • 心 heart, representing the heartfelt or cherished nature
    • 愿 wish, desire, or aspiration
    Example

    她最大的心愿就是环游世界。

    tā zuì dà de xīn yuàn jiù shì huán yóu shì jiè

    Her greatest wish is to travel around the world.

  • 4 祝愿 zhù yuàn — to wish HSK 6
    • 祝 to express, to extend (wishes/blessings)
    • 愿 wish, desire, hope
    Example

    我祝愿你生日快乐。

    wǒ zhù yuàn nǐ shēng rì kuài lè

    I wish you a happy birthday.

  • 5 自愿 zì yuàn — voluntary; to volunteer HSK 6
    • 自 self; oneself
    • 愿 willing; wish
    Example

    他自愿参加这个项目。

    tā zì yuàn cān jiā zhè ge xiàng mù

    He volunteered to participate in this project.

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  • 6 但愿 dàn yuàn — hope that, wish that HSK 7
    • 但 only, merely (emphasizing particle)
    • 愿 wish, hope, desire
    Example

    但愿一切顺利。

    dàn yuàn yī qiè shùn lì

    I hope everything goes smoothly.

  • 7 如愿以偿 rú yuàn yǐ cháng — to have one's wish fulfilled HSK 7
    • 如 according to, as
    • 愿 wish, desire
    • 以 by means of, thereby
    • 偿 to fulfill, to satisfy
    Example

    经过多年的努力，他终于如愿以偿考上了理想的大学。

    jīng guò duō nián de nǔ lì tā zhōng yú rú yuàn yǐ cháng kǎo shàng le lǐ xiǎng de dà xué

    After years of effort, he finally had his wish fulfilled and was admitted to his ideal university.

  • 8 宁愿 nìng yuàn — would rather HSK 7
    • 宁 rather, prefer
    • 愿 willing, wish
    Example

    我宁愿在家看书，也不想出去。

    wǒ nìng yuàn zài jiā kàn shū yě bù xiǎng chū qù

    I would rather stay at home and read than go out.

  • 9 心甘情愿 xīn gān qíng yuàn — willingly and gladly HSK 7
    • 心 heart; represents sincere inner intention
    • 甘 sweet/willing; represents the pleasant, willing nature
    • 情 feeling/emotion; represents the emotional aspect of willingness
    • 愿 willing/wish; represents desire and volition
    Example

    她心甘情愿留在这里帮助我们。

    tā xīn gān qíng yuàn liú zài zhè lǐ bāng zhù wǒ men

    She's willingly and gladly staying here to help us.

  • 10 志愿 zhì yuàn — volunteer; aspiration HSK 7
    • 志 will, aspiration, intention
    • 愿 willingness, desire, wish
    Example

    他参加了很多志愿活动。

    tā cān jiā le hěn duō zhì yuàn huó dòng

    He participated in many volunteer activities.

  • 11 情愿 qíng yuàn — would rather HSK 7
    • 情 emotion; adds the sense of heartfelt or emotional willingness
    • 愿 willing; provides the core meaning of willingness or desire
    Example

    我情愿自己做，也不想麻烦别人。

    wǒ qíng yuàn zì jǐ zuò yě bù xiǎng má fan bié rén

    I would rather do it myself than trouble others.

  • 12 意愿 yì yuàn — willingness HSK 7
    • 意 intention, thought
    • 愿 wish, desire, willing
    Example

    我们应该尊重每个人的意愿。

    wǒ men yīng gāi zūn zhòng měi gè rén de yì yuàn

    We should respect everyone's willingness.

  • 13 许愿 xǔ yuàn — to make a wish HSK 7
    • 许 to promise, to pledge
    • 愿 wish, desire
    Example

    我在流星划过时许愿。

    wǒ zài liú xīng huá guò shí xǔ yuàn

    I made a wish when the shooting star passed by.

望 wàng — hope, expectation, looking forward to

Words with this character (21)
  • 1 希望 xī wàng — to hope HSK 2
    • 希 hope, wish
    • 望 expectation, to look forward to
    Example

    我希望明天天气好。

    wǒ xī wàng míng tiān tiān qì hǎo

    I hope the weather will be good tomorrow.

  • 2 失望 shī wàng — disappointed HSK 4
    • 失 to lose, to fail to achieve
    • 望 hope, expectation
    Example

    他对考试结果感到失望。

    tā duì kǎo shì jié guǒ gǎn dào shī wàng

    He felt disappointed about the exam results.

  • 3 看望 kàn wàng — to visit (someone) HSK 5
    • 看 to look at, to see
    • 望 to gaze toward (with care and concern)
    Example

    我明天去看望生病的奶奶。

    wǒ míng tiān qù kàn wàng shēng bìng de nǎi nai

    I will visit my sick grandmother tomorrow.

  • 4 期望 qī wàng — to expect HSK 6
    • 期 anticipated time, expectation
    • 望 to hope, to look forward to
    Example

    父母期望孩子能够成功。

    fù mǔ qī wàng hái zi néng gòu chéng gōng

    Parents expect their children to succeed.

  • 5 欲望 yù wàng — desire HSK 6
    • 欲 want, wish (the active wanting aspect)
    • 望 hope, expectation (the longing or aspiration aspect)
    Example

    人有各种各样的欲望。

    rén yǒu gè zhǒng gè yàng de yù wàng

    People have various kinds of desires.

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Structure & writing
1 愿 yuàn — to be willing; to agree gladly

愿 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 原 yuán — original; initial
原 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 3
愿 yuàn to be willing; to agree gladly
HSK 5
源 yuán source of water, where a stream originates (opposite of 流)
1.2 心 xīn — heart (organ that pumps blood)
心 is a component in 51 characters
HSK 1
怎 zěn (colloq.) interrogative pronoun: how, why, what (asking about nature, state, manner, or reason) 息 xī breath; air inhaled and exhaled 您 nín respectful form of 'you' (你) 想 xiǎng to think; to ponder
HSK 2
忘 wàng to forget, fail to remember, omit 思 sī to think, consider, use one's mind 意 yì wish; intention
HSK 3
必 bì certainly; definitely 急 jí anxious; impatient 总 zǒng to gather together, to assemble 感 gǎn to move (emotionally); to touch 愿 yuàn to be willing; to agree gladly
HSK 4
志 zhì aspiration; determination to achieve something 忽 hū careless, inattentive 态 tài shape; state; appearance 恐 kǒng to fear; to dread 悉 xī complete, entire
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虑 lǜ to think over; to ponder
HSK 5
忍 rěn to endure; to suppress one's feelings 念 niàn to miss; to think of constantly 怨 yuàn resentment; hatred 恋 liàn to be in love, to adore 悠 yōu long-lasting, distant, remote
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慧 huì intelligent; wise 慰 wèi to comfort; to soothe someone's mind
HSK 6
德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 怒 nù to be angry; to feel indignant 恶 è evil deeds; wicked conduct (opposite of '善') 患 huàn calamity; disaster 悲 bēi sad, sorrowful
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惑 huò confused; uncertain about right and wrong 惩 chéng to punish; to discipline, warn 愁 chóu to worry; to feel anxious
HSK 7
忌 jì to envy; to resent 忠 zhōng loyal and devoted, wholehearted sincerity 怂 sǒng (lit.) frightened; alarmed 怠 dài lazy; slack 恕 shù to forgive, to pardon
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恩 ēn kindness; deep benevolence 恳 kěn sincere, earnest 恿 yǒng to instigate or urge someone to do something (see 〖怂恿〗) 悬 xuán to hang up; to suspend in the air 惹 rě to attract, to provoke 愈 yù to recover from illness 愚 yú stupid; foolish 慈 cí kind, benevolent 憋 biē to suppress or hold back (from coming out) 憨 hān foolish; idiotic 芯 xīn peeled rush pith; the central part of a plant 葱 cōng scallion; green onion (a common vegetable or seasoning) 闷 mèn depressed; unhappy in mood

Stroke order

2 望 wàng — to look, to look into the distance

望 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 亡 wáng — to flee; to run away
亡 is a component in 8 characters
HSK 1
忙 máng busy, occupied (opposite of '闲')
HSK 2
忘 wàng to forget, fail to remember, omit 望 wàng to look, to look into the distance
HSK 6
盲 máng blind; unable to see
HSK 7
妄 wàng absurd, irrational, wild 氓 máng see "流氓": ① vagrant; rogue or hooligan; ② indecent behavior such as harassing women 芒 máng a perennial herb (Miscanthus sinensis) growing in hills and fields, with linear leaves, brownish-yellow panicles in autumn, and hairy fruits 茫 máng vast and boundless, indistinct
2.2 月 yuè — the moon, Earth's natural satellite
月 is a component in 17 characters
HSK 1
前 qián front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后) 明 míng bright; light (opposite of "dark") 朋 péng friend; companion 服 fú clothing; garment 期 qī scheduled date; deadline
HSK 2
望 wàng to look, to look into the distance 阴 yīn the moon (太阴)
HSK 4
钥 yào key 青 qīng black
HSK 5
朝 cháo imperial court; the place where the emperor holds court and issues decrees; also refers to being in power, opposite of '野'
HSK 6
朗 lǎng bright, well-lit
HSK 7
惰 duò lazy, sluggish; opposite of 勤 朦 méng dim, hazy (as in 朦胧: dim moonlight or blurry, indistinct) 甩 shuǎi to swing; to wave 胧 lóng dim moonlight; hazy, indistinct (as in 朦胧) 腾 téng to run or leap
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霸 bà leader of a feudal alliance in ancient China
2.3 王 wáng — monarch; supreme ruler
王 is a component in 33 characters
HSK 1
玩 wán to play (a game) 现 xiàn to appear; to show; to manifest 班 bān a group organized for work or study
HSK 2
望 wàng to look, to look into the distance 球 qiú sphere (geometric solid equidistant from center to all surface points)
HSK 3
丢 diū to lose; to misplace 主 zhǔ owner; one who possesses property or power 环 huán ring-shaped object 理 lǐ to govern; to manage; to administer
HSK 4
琴 qín guqin, a plucked string instrument made of paulownia wood, originally with five strings, later seven
HSK 5
润 rùn to moisten; to add oil or water to prevent dryness 狂 kuáng mentally deranged; insane; mad 玉 yù jade; a fine-grained, hard, lustrous mineral used for ornaments and carvings 玫 méi (lit.) a type of beautiful stone or jade 玻 bō see "玻璃": a hard, brittle, transparent material with no fixed melting point, made by melting quartz sand, limestone, soda ash, etc. at high temperature
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珍 zhēn treasure; precious thing 瑰 guī (lit.) a jade-like stone 璃 li see '玻璃': ① hard, brittle transparent material (glass); ② glass-like plastic
HSK 6
呈 chéng to take on (a form, color, or state); to appear as 珠 zhū pearl (also written 真珠), a lustrous spherical gem formed inside certain freshwater or marine mollusks, used in medicine and as an ornament 皇 huáng monarch; emperor
HSK 7
噩 è frightful and ominous; horrifying and inauspicious 斑 bān spots or stripes of a contrasting color 旺 wàng prosperous; flourishing; (of fire) blazing fiercely 枉 wǎng crooked, bent; referring to error or deviation 汪 wāng (lit.) deep and vast (of water)
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琐 suǒ trivial, trifling, petty 琢 zuó to ponder repeatedly; to mull over (见"琢磨") 瑕 xiá flaw or blemish in jade; fig. defect or shortcoming 瑞 ruì auspicious omen; good luck 璀 cuǐ (lit.) bright and brilliant in color 璨 càn (lit.) fine jade 碧 bì (lit.) blue-green jade

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