Definition
许愿 means 'to make a wish' – it is the action of expressing a personal wish for oneself, often in a ritual setting like a birthday or at a temple. In contrast, 祝, 祝福, and 祝愿 are used to wish someone else well (blessings).
verb
to make a wish
Examples
- 许愿，。Tā duì zhe dàngāo xǔ yuàn, ránhòu chuī miè le làzhú.She made a wish over the cake and then blew out the candles.
- ？Nǐ zài sìmiào lǐ xǔ le shénme yuàn?What wish did you make at the temple?
- ，许愿。Měi cì kàndào liúxīng, tā dōu huì kāixīn de xǔ yuàn.Every time he sees a shooting star, he happily makes a wish.
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