意愿

yì yuàn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

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desire; longing; appetite; craving

Desire, often more instinctual or physical.

to have expectations

Expectation or hope for something to happen, more future-oriented.

intention

Intention or inclination, often used in formal contexts.

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desire

Used for personal hopes and wishes, often more emotional.

Commonly used in phrases like 尊重...的意愿 (to respect someone's wishes).

意愿 is formal and often used in written or official contexts, less common in casual speech.

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我们应该尊重他的意愿。

We should respect his wishes.

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to hope

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