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desire in Chinese

desire in Chinese is 慾望 — desire means to want something strongly.

desire in Chinese

慾望
noun
Pronounced: yù wàng
(uncountable) The feeling of desiring; an eager longing for something.
慾望
verb
Pronounced: yù wàng
To want; to wish for earnestly.

What does "desire" mean?

  1. verb To want something strongly.
    "She desired nothing more than a quiet life by the sea."
  2. noun A strong feeling of wanting something.
    "His desire for success drove him to work long hours."

desire in a sentence

  • She desired nothing more than a quiet life by the sea.
  • He desired to travel the world before settling down.
  • His desire for success drove him to work long hours.
  • There was an obvious desire between them from the first meeting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "desire" in Chinese?

"desire" in Chinese is 慾望. desire means: To want something strongly.

How do you pronounce 慾望?

"desire" in Chinese is 慾望, pronounced "yù wàng".

How do you use "desire" in a sentence?

Example: "She desired nothing more than a quiet life by the sea." In Chinese, "desire" is 慾望.

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