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March 24, 2026
愿望(願望)yuànwàng(yuan4wang4)
愿望 (yuànwàng) refers to a strong desire or wish for something, often related to personal aspirations or hopes for the future. It is commonly used in contexts where one expresses goals, dreams, or heartfelt wishes, such as during celebrations or reflections on life.
Frequency#2858DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing one's 愿望 is common during celebrations like the Lunar New Year, where people share their wishes for the upcoming year, reflecting the importance of family and community aspirations.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'wish' (愿) that you're 'yearning' (望) for under a starry sky. The character 愿 combines the idea of wanting (愿) with the concept of looking or longing (望), making it easier to remember that it represents a heartfelt desire.
Meanings of 愿望
yuànwàng(yuan4wang4)
1desire
2wish
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About 愿望
愿望Simplified
願望Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2858Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
愿景 (yuànjǐng) refers to a vision or long-term goal, emphasizing a broader perspective compared to 愿望, which is more about personal wishes or desires.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'wish' (愿) that you're 'yearning' (望) for under a starry sky. The character 愿 combines the idea of wanting (愿) with the concept of looking or longing (望), making it easier to remember that it represents a heartfelt desire.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 愿望 with other similar words like 希望 (xīwàng), which means 'hope.' While both express desire, 愿望 is often more personal and emotional. This word is used in both formal and informal contexts, but tends to appear more in writings about personal goals.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 愿望 connects well with other vocabulary about emotions and aspirations, such as 希望 (hope) and 梦想 (dream). Focus on using it in sentences that express personal goals or wishes to practice its emotional nuance.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing one's 愿望 is common during celebrations like the Lunar New Year, where people share their wishes for the upcoming year, reflecting the importance of family and community aspirations.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 愿望 with 希望 (hope), misusing them interchangeably. For example, saying '我的希望是快乐' (My hope is happiness) can be corrected to '我的愿望是快乐' to convey a personal desire.
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Grammar Patterns of 愿望
愿望 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
In Chinese culture, expressing one's 愿望 is common during celebrations like the Lunar New Year, where people share their wishes for the upcoming year, reflecting the importance of family and community aspirations.
Frequently Asked Questions about 愿望
Yes, you can use 愿望 for material desires, but it is more commonly used for deeper, personal wishes or dreams.
Generally, 愿望 carries a positive connotation, but it can also refer to unattainable desires, depending on the context.
You can say '我的愿望是能环游世界' (My wish is to travel around the world).
