愿 (yuàn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 愿 (yuàn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 愿 (yuàn) means "Wish; desire; willing.". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 14 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 愿 stroke by stroke?

愿 has 14 strokes. The radical is 心. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 愿 and 㥯?

愿 (yuàn) and 㥯 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 愿?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 心. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 愿?

Common words containing 愿 include: 愿意 (yuàn yì) — Willing; to want to.; 愿望 (yuàn wàng) — Wish; desire; aspiration.; 心愿 (xīn yuàn) — wish; aspiration.

How to Write 愿

The character 愿 (yuàn) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

愿 is pronounced yuàn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Wish; desire; willing..

As an HSK Level 2 character, 愿 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 愿

愿意 yuàn yì

Willing; to want to.

愿望 yuàn wàng

Wish; desire; aspiration.

心愿 xīn yuàn

wish; aspiration

Example Sentences

你愿意跟我去吗？

nǐ yuàn yì gēn wǒ qù ma

Are you willing to go with me?

我的愿望是当老师。

wǒ de yuàn wàng shì dāng lǎo shī

My wish is to be a teacher.

这是他最后的心愿。

zhè shì tā zuì hòu de xīn yuàn

This is his final wish.

Similar Characters

㥯 yǐn

悲 bēi

惑 huò

Practice Writing 愿 (yuàn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 愿

What does 愿 (yuàn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 愿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 愿 and 㥯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 愿?

What common words use 愿?

How to Write 愿 (yuàn)