wish in Chinese
wish in Chinese is 慾望, 祝 — wish means a hope or desire for something, especially something not fully within your control.
wish in Chinese
慾望
Pronounced: yù wàng
The thing desired or longed for.
祝
Pronounced: zhù
(intransitive, followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur.
What does "wish" mean?
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noun A hope or desire for something, especially something not fully within your control.
"She made a wish before blowing out the candles."
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verb To want or hope for something, often something unlikely or impossible.
"I wish I could be there for the wedding."
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verb To express a hope for someone's wellbeing or good fortune.
"She wished him luck before the interview."
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wish in a sentence
- She made a wish before blowing out the candles.
- It was always his wish to travel the world.
- I wish I could be there for the wedding.
- He wished he had studied harder for the exam.
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What is "wish" in Chinese?
"wish" in Chinese is 慾望, 祝. wish means: A hope or desire for something, especially something not fully within your control.
How do you pronounce 慾望?
"wish" in Chinese is 慾望, pronounced "yù wàng".
How do you use "wish" in a sentence?
Example: "She made a wish before blowing out the candles." In Chinese, "wish" is 慾望, 祝.
Are there other ways to say "wish" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "wish": 慾望, 祝.
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