願

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wish, desire, hope

願 is composed of 原 (origin) and 頁 (head). 原 means root or fundamental, while 頁 originally refers to the head, implying thoughts. The root of thoughts lies in desires and expectations for things, so 願 represents wish or aspiration.

Vocabulary of 願

  • 願望 (ocean spray)
  • 願意 (giant wave)
  • 許願 (drift about)

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