Meaning of 祝愿
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to wish
How to use 祝愿
祝愿 is a slightly formal verb used in speeches, cards, and messages to express good wishes for someone. It can also be a noun meaning good wishes. Example: 祝愿你身体健康。(Zhùyuàn nǐ shēntǐ jiànkāng.) I wish you good health.
祝 (zhù) means to wish someone well, as in 祝你好 (zhù nǐ hǎo). 愿 (yuàn) means a hope or wish, as in 愿望 (yuànwàng). Put them together and 祝愿 is a heartfelt wish for someone else.
Common mistake: Learners often use 愿意 (yuànyì) when they mean 祝愿. 愿意 means you yourself are willing to do something, while 祝愿 is a wish directed at another person. Also keep the fourth tone on both syllables: zhù and yuàn.
Stroke order for each character
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祝 zhù · to pray for · 9 strokes
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愿 yuàn · wish · 14 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 祝愿.
| 愿意 | yuànyì | to wish; to want |
| 庆祝 | qìngzhù | to celebrate |
| 愿望 | yuànwàng | desire; wish |
| 志愿者 | zhìyuànzhě | volunteer |
| 志愿 | zhìyuàn | aspiration; ambition |
| 祝福 | zhùfú | blessings; to wish sb well |
| 祝贺 | zhùhè | to congratulate; congratulations |
| 自愿 | zìyuàn | voluntary |
| 意愿 | yìyuàn | aspiration; wish (for) |
| 心愿 | xīnyuàn | cherished desire; dream |
| 宁愿 | nìngyuàn | would rather ... (than ...) |
| 但愿 | dànyuàn | if only (sth were possible); I wish (that) |
Questions about 祝愿
What does 祝愿 mean?
祝愿 (zhùyuàn) means "to wish" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 祝愿?
祝愿 is made of 2 characters: 祝 (9 strokes), 愿 (14 strokes). That is 23 strokes in total.
Is 祝愿 an HSK word?
Yes. 祝愿 is on the HSK 6 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 祝愿 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 祝愿 is written 祝願.
What is the difference between 祝愿 and 祝福?
Both express good wishes. 祝福 (zhùfú) leans toward blessings and is very common as a noun, as in 送上祝福 (sending blessings). 祝愿 focuses more on the specific hope you have for someone, such as health or success.
Can I just say 祝 instead of 祝愿?
Yes. In everyday speech 祝 alone is more common, as in 祝你生日快乐 (zhù nǐ shēngrì kuàilè), happy birthday. 祝愿 sounds fuller and more formal, so it suits toasts, letters, and official greetings.