意愿 (yì yuàn) — wish, desire, aspiration
Definition
意愿 (yìyuàn) is a more formal, neutral 'wish' or 'will' — common in official or collective contexts. Compared to 愿望, it emphasizes one's intent rather than a hoped-for dream; 欲望 is stronger and carries a physical or selfish craving.
noun
wishdesireaspiration
Examples
- 意愿。Tā de yì yuàn shì chéng wéi yì míng yī shēng.His wish is to become a doctor.
- 意愿。Zhè jiàn shì wán quán wéi bèi le wǒ de yì yuàn.This matter completely goes against my wishes.
- 意愿。Quán tǐ chéng yuán de yì yuàn dé dào le zūn zhòng.The wishes of all members were respected.
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