Meaning and Usage
The idiom 如愿以偿 (rúyuànyǐcháng) literally means "to have one's wish fulfilled" or "to achieve what one desires." It is commonly used to express the satisfaction or happiness when a goal or hope is realized.
Contexts
This phrase is often used in both formal and informal contexts, such as personal achievements, successful outcomes in work or study, or obtaining something long desired.
Common Collocations
- 如愿以偿地实现 (to realize as wished): emphasizes the successful completion of a goal.
- 如愿以偿的感觉 (the feeling of having one's wish fulfilled): describes the emotional satisfaction.
Usage Notes
When using 如愿以偿, the speaker implies that the outcome matches their hopes or desires exactly, often after some effort or waiting. It is positive and often conveys relief or joy.
Avoid confusing it with similar expressions like 心想事成, which also means "wishes come true" but is more general and can be used more casually. 如愿以偿 often implies a more concrete or significant achievement.