但愿

dàn yuàn

HSK 3.0 等级 7 动词 常见

释义

1. if only (sth were possible)
2. I wish (that)

词语关系

Related words

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• 恨不得 hèn bu dé 恨不得 hèn bu dé wishing one could do sth expresses an urgent wish that cannot be realized, similar to 'if only': wishing one could do sth

Synonyms

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• 希望 xī wàng 希望 xī wàng to wish for both express a wish, but 但愿 is often used for wishes contrary to fact or with less certainty: to wish for

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Avoid using 但愿 for probable or factual wishes; use 希望 instead for realistic hopes.

Formality

但愿 is somewhat formal and often used in fixed expressions or literary contexts, less common in casual speech.

例句

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但愿 明天不要下雨。

I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.

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包含 但愿 的词语

• 但愿如此 但愿如此 dàn yuàn rú cǐ: if only it were so

但愿 的构成词

• 但 但 dàn: but; yet; however; still
• 愿 愿 yuàn: to hope