心愿 xīnyuàn cherished desire
cherished desire; dream; craving; wish; aspiration
How to remember 心愿: 心 heart + 愿 wish = cherished desire.
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How it is used
- A cherished wish / heartfelt desire: 实现心愿 (shíxiàn xīnyuàn) to fulfill a wish, 最大的心愿 (one's greatest wish).
- A sincere, often long-held aspiration, warmer than a passing 愿望.
- Common in birthday/New Year and life-goal contexts.