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许愿
xǔyuàn
Description
“许愿”就是在心里说出一个愿望，希望它能实现。
"许愿" means to say a wish in your heart, hoping it will come true.
过生日的时候，很多人会在蛋糕前许愿。
Many people make a 许愿 in front of the cake on their birthday.
Meanings
许愿xǔyuàn
to make a wish
她闭上眼睛，认真地许愿。
She closed her eyes and made a wish seriously.
许愿xǔyuàn
to make a promise (of reward)
老板许愿给他加工资。
The boss promised to give him a raise.
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Notes
- Etymology
许 (to promise) + 愿 (wish), literally "to promise a wish".
- Nuance
often used with candles, stars, or temples when hoping for something.
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