Definitions
- 1. cherished desire
- 2. dream
- 3. craving
- 4. wish
- 5. aspiration
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Collocations
Often used with verbs like 实现, 满足, 达成, e.g., 实现心愿 (realize a cherished desire).
Common mistakes
心愿 is a cherished desire, more emotional than 愿望; 许愿 means to make a vow or wish (e.g., at a temple), not interchangeable with 心愿.
Example Sentences
1 shown我的 心愿 是去旅行。
My cherished wish is to travel.
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