愿望

yuànwàng

desire

HSK 5

漢字分解

Understanding 愿望 (yuànwàng)

愿望 means a strong desire or wish for something, often related to personal goals or dreams. It is commonly used to express hopes for the future or aspirations.

Usage in Sentences

You can use 愿望 to talk about someone's dreams or ambitions, such as "愿望成为医生" (His wish is to become a doctor). It often appears in contexts where achieving or realizing these desires is discussed.

Common Collocations

These collocations highlight how 愿望 is often paired with verbs or nouns related to fulfillment and planning.

Nuances and Tips

愿望 carries a somewhat formal or literary tone compared to simpler words like or 希望. It emphasizes a deeper or more heartfelt desire. Avoid confusing 愿望 with 希望, which can also mean hope but is more general and less personal.

When using 愿望, the focus is often on long-term or significant desires rather than casual wants.

例文

他的愿望是成为一名医生。

Tā de yuànwàng shì chéngwéi yī míng yīshēng.

His wish is to become a doctor.

实现愿望需要努力和坚持。

Shíxiàn yuànwàng xūyào nǔlì hé jiānchí.

To realize a wish requires effort and perseverance.

她的愿望清单上有很多旅行的计划。

Tā de yuànwàng qīngdān shàng yǒu hěn duō lǚxíng de jìhuà.

Her wish list includes many travel plans.