noun HSK 4
Traditional 願望
wish · desire · aspiration
Meaning
愿望 refers to something you hope for or desire to happen or achieve. It can range from simple everyday wishes to profound life aspirations. The word carries a sense of longing or intention toward a future state or outcome.
Usage
Commonly used in both spoken and written contexts to express personal hopes, dreams, or goals. Often appears in phrases like 实现愿望 (to fulfill a wish) or 美好的愿望 (a beautiful wish). It's neutral in register and appropriate for both casual and formal situations.
Examples
- 01我最大的愿望就是环游世界。.My greatest wish is to travel around the world.
- 02希望你的愿望能够实现。.I hope your wish can be realized.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个愿望
Common collocations
- 实现愿望to realize/fulfill a wish
- 美好的愿望a beautiful wish
- 许愿望to make a wish
- 愿望成真wish comes true
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to desire and expectation. 愿 originally meant 'to be willing' or 'sincere intention,' while 望 meant 'to gaze into the distance' or 'to hope.' Together they form a compound emphasizing heartfelt hopes.