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    Referring to "cherished desire" with 心愿 (xīnyuàn)

    Wishes & Desires

    Structure

    满足 + Subject + 的 + 心愿

    Explanation

    The noun 心愿 (xīnyuàn) means "cherished desire," "heartfelt wish," or "aspiration," referring to a deep personal longing or hope. It combines 心 (heart) and 愿 (wish). It is often used in contexts involving fulfilling dreams, granting wishes, or expressing one's deepest hopes.

    Examples

    • 环游世界是她从小的心愿。

      Huányóu shìjiè shì tā cóng xiǎo de xīnyuàn.

      Traveling around the world has been her wish since she was little.

    • 爷爷最大的心愿就是全家人平平安安。

      Yéye zuìdà de xīnyuàn jiùshì quánjiā rén píngpíng ān'ān.

      Grandpa's greatest wish is for the whole family to be safe and sound.

    • 他终于实现了多年的心愿，开了自己的餐厅。

      Tā zhōngyú shíxiàn le duō nián de xīnyuàn, kāi le zìjǐ de cāntīng.

      He finally fulfilled his long-held wish and opened his own restaurant.

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