Definition
意愿 (yì yuàn) refers to one's own will or consent, used in formal contexts. It differs from 愿望 (yuàn wàng), a general wish, and 欲望 (yù wàng), a stronger, often negative desire. 心愿 (xīn yuàn) is a heartfelt wish, while 志愿 (zhì yuàn) and 抱负 (bào fù) emphasize ambition.
noun
wishdesireaspiration
Easily confused
- 医院yī yuànsound-alikehospital
Examples
- 意愿。Tā de yì yuàn shì chéngwéi yì míng yīshēng.His wish is to become a doctor.
- 意愿。Zhè jiàn shì wánquán wéibèi le wǒ de yì yuàn.This matter completely goes against my wishes.
- 意愿。Quántǐ chéngyuán de yì yuàn dédào le zūnzhòng.The wishes of all members were respected.
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