心愿

xīn yuàn

CL 个 gè

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. cherished desire
2. dream
3. craving
4. wish
5. aspiration

Word relationships

Register variants

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• 夙愿 sù yuàn 夙愿 sù yuàn long-cherished wish 一向怀有的愿望，常用于书面语: long-cherished wish

Related words

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• 理想 lǐ xiǎng 理想 lǐ xiǎng an ideal 对未来的美好想象或希望: an ideal
• 渴望 kě wàng 渴望 kě wàng to thirst for 强烈的愿望: to thirst for

Synonyms

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• 愿望 yuàn wàng 愿望 yuàn wàng desire 内心希望达到的目标: desire

Usage notes

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

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我的 心愿 是去旅行。

My cherished wish is to travel.

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Words Containing 心愿

• 心愿单 心愿单 xīn yuàn dān: wish list

Child Words of 心愿

• 心 心 xīn: heart
• 愿 愿 yuàn: to hope