欲望 (yù wàng) — desire, longing, craving

Definition

欲望 (yùwàng) is a strong, often instinctual desire or craving, such as for power, money, or pleasure. It is more intense and less controlled than 愿望 (yuànwàng 'wish, hope'), which is a positive, conscious aspiration. 瘾 (yǐn) specifically means an addiction or compulsive craving, while 欲望 is a broader term for any powerful urge.

noun

desirelongingcraving

Examples

欲望。
Tā bù néng kòngzhì zìjǐ de yù wàng.
He can't control his own desires.
欲望。
Duì qián de yù wàng ràng tā hěn tòngkǔ.
The desire for money makes him very miserable.
欲望。
Měi gè rén dōu yǒu bùtóng de yù wàng.
Everyone has different desires.

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