COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 愿 is built
Traditional etymology note: 心 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 原 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 愿 (yuàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) wish; hope; desire
yuànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
yuàn
愿
(bound form) wish; hope; desire
Common words
yuàn yì
愿意
to wish; to want; ready; willing (to do sth)
yuàn wàng
愿望
desire; wish
xīn yuàn
心愿
cherished desire; dream; craving; wish
zhù yuàn
祝愿
to wish
zì yuàn
自愿
voluntary
dàn yuàn
但愿
if only (sth were possible); I wish (that)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 愿
Say “yuàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 14 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
yuàn yì
to wish; to want; ready; willing (to do sth)
yuàn wàng
desire; wish
xīn yuàn
cherished desire; dream; craving; wish
zhù yuàn
to wish
zì yuàn
voluntary
dàn yuàn
if only (sth were possible); I wish (that)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 愿?
愿 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 愿 (yuàn) mean?
愿 (yuàn) means (bound form) wish; hope; desire.
What is the radical of 愿?
The radical of 愿 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.