新年愿望
xīnnián yuànwàng
Year wish · trad. 新年願望
新年愿望 (xīnnián yuànwàng) refers to a wish or resolution made for the new year. It's similar to "New Year's resolution" in English, focusing on hopes, goals, or improvements for the upcoming year.
What does 新年愿望 (xīnnián yuànwàng) mean?
新年愿望 (xīnnián yuànwàng) means “year wish” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “new year wish/desire.”
When to use it
Neutral. It's commonly used when discussing personal goals or hopes for the future, especially around the New Year. People often share their 新年愿望 with friends and family. There isn't a direct "reply" to a wish, but rather a discussion or encouragement.
How to pronounce it
Sounds roughly like "sheen-nee-EN yoo-AN-wahng." 新 (xīn) is a high flat tone, 年 (nián) is a rising tone, 愿 (yuàn) is a falling tone, and 望 (wàng) is a falling tone.
Other ways to say it
- 愿望yuànwàngwish / desire (general)
- 祝愿zhùyuànto wish / a blessing (often formal)
- 新年目标xīnnián mùbiāoNew Year's goal
Examples
我的新年愿望是学好中文。
wǒde xīnnián yuànwàng shì xuéhǎo Zhōngwén.
My New Year's wish is to learn Chinese well.
你有什么新年愿望吗？
nǐ yǒu shénme xīnnián yuànwàng ma?
Do you have any New Year's wishes?
祝你所有的愿望都能实现！
zhù nǐ suǒyǒu de yuànwàng dōu néng shíxiàn!
May all your wishes come true!
Pro tip: While 新年愿望 translates to "New Year's wish," it often carries the nuance of a "New Year's resolution" – a personal goal or improvement one aims to achieve, rather than just a simple hope.
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