yuàn

common
verb

Meaning of 许愿

许愿 means to make a vow (to a deity); to pray for something and promise a reward; to promise someone a benefit in advance (often to secure favor or cooperation). Pronounced xǔ yuàn.

  • to make a vow (to a deity); to pray for something and promise a reward
  • to promise someone a benefit in advance (often to secure favor or cooperation)

Definitions & Examples

men
miào
shāo
xiāng
yuàn
 

We went to the temple to burn incense and make vows.

xiàng
Guān
Yīn
yuàn
 
guǒ
bìng
hǎo
le
jiù
chī
nián
 

He made a vow to Guanyin Bodhisattva that if he recovered from his illness, he would eat vegetarian for a year.

yuàn
chí
tóu
mǎn
le
yìng
 

The wishing fountain was full of coins.