愿

• Pinyin: yuàn
• Hanzi breakdown: 愿 = 原 (phonetic) + 心 (heart), heartfelt wish

Meaning

To be willing; to wish; to hope. Expressing willingness or desire.

Used to express wishes, willingness, or hopes. Common patterns: 愿意 (willing to), 心愿 (wish), 如愿 (as wished), 祝愿 (to wish someone well). More literary than 想 but appears in everyday phrases like 愿意.

Examples

1. 我愿为这个项目付出更多努力。 I am willing to put more effort into this project.
2. 希望你的愿望都能实现。 I hope all your wishes come true.
3. 愿你一切顺利，平安健康。 May everything go smoothly for you, may you be safe and healthy.

Usage Guide

Context: wishes, willingness, blessings

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 愿你生日快乐！(May you have a happy birthday!)
• 我愿意帮忙。(I'm willing to help.)

Don't Say

• 我愿吃饭 (For everyday activities, use 想 or 要: 我想吃饭)

Origin & History

Composed of 原 (phonetic) and 心 (heart). What the heart desires or is willing to do.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal