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祈愿

qí yuàn

2-character word Traditional 祈願

What 祈愿 means

1. to pray
2. to pray for sth
3. to wish sth
4. prayer
5. wish

The characters in 祈愿

• 祈qíto implore; to pray; to request
• 愿yuànhonest and prudent; variant of 愿

Example sentences

• 在日本，3 月 3 日被称为「桃花节」。这天人们为祈愿少女健康快乐地成长，会用雏人偶和桃花来做装饰。桃花是美丽的淡粉红色花朵，象征着「魅力」。
  In Japan, the 3rd of March is known as "Momo no Sekku". As an event which wishes upon the healthy development and happiness of young girls, Hina-dolls and peach flowers are used as decoration. Peach flowers are beautiful, light pink flowers, and symbolise "Charmingness".