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.