意愿

yì yuàn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. aspiration
2. wish (for)
3. desire

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 欲望 yù wàng 欲望 yù wàng desire; longing; appetite; craving Desire, often more instinctual or physical.: desire; longing; appetite; craving
• 期望 qī wàng 期望 qī wàng to have expectations Expectation or hope for something to happen, more future-oriented.: to have expectations
• 意向 yì xiàng 意向 yì xiàng intention Intention or inclination, often used in formal contexts.: intention

Synonyms

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• 愿望 yuàn wàng 愿望 yuàn wàng desire Used for personal hopes and wishes, often more emotional.: desire

Usage notes

Collocations

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

Formality

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

Example Sentences

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我们应该尊重他的 意愿 。

We should respect his wishes.

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Child Words of 意愿

• 愿 愿 yuàn: to hope
• 意 意 yì: idea