xǔ​yuàn

wish

许愿 (許願) xǔ​yuàn
wish verb
to make a silent wish for something one desires, often on a special occasion like a birthday

I made a silent wish in my heart before blowing out the birthday candles.

vow verb
to make a promise to a deity or higher power, often involving a promised reward if a prayer is granted

She went to the temple to make a wish, hoping for her mother's speedy recovery.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
4.26 per million appears in 1% of films
Written text
5.42 per million

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