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祝愿

zhù yuàn
HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to wish

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Word relationships

Related words

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庆贺
qìng hè

to congratulate

庆贺 means to celebrate, often used in contexts where one might also extend wishes (祝愿).
愿望
yuàn wàng

desire

愿望 is a noun meaning 'wish' or 'desire', the thing being wished for, whereas 祝愿 is the verb 'to wish'.

Synonyms

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希望
xī wàng

to wish for

When expressing a hope for something in the future, 希望 is more common and less formal; 祝愿 is used specifically for giving good wishes, especially in formal greetings or written messages.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

祝愿 is only used for expressing good wishes to others, not for personal desires. Use 希望 for your own hopes.

Formality

祝愿 is formal and typically used in written greetings or speeches; in casual conversation, use 祝 instead.

Example Sentences

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祝愿 你们的爱情天长地久。
Wishing your love be eternal.
我 祝愿 你一切顺利。
I wish you all the best.

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Child Words of 祝愿

祝
zhù

to wish

愿
yuàn

to hope