欲望 (yù wàng) — desire, longing, craving
Definition
欲望 (yùwàng) is a strong, often uncontrolled desire — typically for money, power, or physical pleasures. Stronger and more base than the everyday 愿望 (a personal wish) or 心愿 (a cherished dream).
noun
desirelongingcraving
Examples
- 欲望。Tā bù néng kòng zhì zì jǐ de yù wàng.He can't control his own desires.
- 欲望。Duì qián de yù wàng ràng tā hěn tòng kǔ.The desire for money makes him very miserable.
- 欲望。Měi gè rén dōu yǒu bù tóng de yù wàng.Everyone has different desires.
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