HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
愿 — to wish
- Reading
- yuàn
- Meaning
- to wish; to hope; desire
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
愿 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is yuàn and it means to wish; to hope; desire. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
愿 appears in everyday chinese words such as 愿 (wish, hope), 愿意 (be willing to, wish) and 愿望 (desire, wish, aspiration).
Chinese words containing 愿
Frequently asked questions
What does 愿 mean in Chinese?
愿 means to wish; to hope; desire in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 愿 read?
愿 is read yuàn. Reading it inside real words — 愿 and 愿意 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 愿 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 愿 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 愿 in a word?
A common word containing 愿 is 愿 (yuàn) — "wish, hope". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 愿 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 愿 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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