to be willing; to wish
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Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to be willing; to agree (to do something)
Functions as a modal verb; precedes the main verb. Often used to express consent or a positive disposition towards an action.
Tā他
yuàn愿
yì意
qù去
ma吗
？
Is he willing to go?
Wǒ我
bù不
yuàn愿
yì意
zuò做
tài太
jù剧
liè烈
de的
yùn运
dòng动
。
I am not willing to do overly strenuous exercise.
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Wǒ我
yuàn愿
yì意
bāng帮
zhù助
nǐ你
。
I am willing to help you.
Tā她
yuàn愿
yì意
jiē接
shòu受
zhè这
fèn份
gōng工
zuò作
。
She is willing to accept this job.
Zhǐ只
yào要
nǐ你
yuàn愿
yì意
，
wǒ我
men们
kě可
yǐ以
lì立
kè刻
chū出
fā发
。
As long as you are willing, we can leave immediately.
verb
to wish; to hope (for a certain situation to occur)
Used to express a desire or a hope for something. Often used with a subordinate clause.
Tā他
men们
yuàn愿
yì意
nǐ你
liú留
zài在
zhè这
lǐ里
。
They wish for you to stay here.
Wǒ我
yuàn愿
yì意
shì世
jiè界
yǒng永
yuǎn远
hé和
píng平
。
I wish for world peace forever.
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Fù父
mǔ母
yuàn愿
yì意
hái孩
zi子
jiàn健
kāng康
kuài快
lè乐
de地
chéng成
zhǎng长
。
Parents wish for their children to grow up healthy and happy.
Wǒ我
yuàn愿
yì意
míng明
tiān天
shì是
gè个
qíng晴
tiān天
。
I hope tomorrow is a sunny day.
Tā他
yuàn愿
yì意
zì自
jǐ己
de的
nǔ努
lì力
néng能
gòu够
dé得
dào到
huí回
bào报
。
He hopes his efforts can be rewarded.