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This idiom is typically used in a positive context, expressing satisfaction. Avoid using it in negative situations, as it may sound sarcastic. Common collocations include '希望如愿以偿' (hope to have one's wish fulfilled).
While this idiom is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be useful for advanced learners. It connects to themes of desire and fulfillment, which can be explored through other related vocabulary like '愿望' (wish) and '实现' (to realize).
Learners often confuse the idiom with similar expressions like '心想事成' (to have one's wish come true) and use it inappropriately. For example, saying '我希望如愿以偿' (I hope to have my wish fulfilled) is incorrect; it should be used after the wish has been realized.
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How to say to have one's wish fulfilled in Chinese
“to have one's wish fulfilled” in Chinese is如愿以偿
如愿以偿 is an idiom that means to have one's wishes fulfilled or to achieve what one desires. It is often used in contexts where someone has successfully attained a goal or aspiration, conveying a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.
When to use 如愿以偿
This idiom is typically used in a positive context, expressing satisfaction. Avoid using it in negative situations, as it may sound sarcastic. Common collocations include '希望如愿以偿' (hope to have one's wish fulfilled).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse the idiom with similar expressions like '心想事成' (to have one's wish come true) and use it inappropriately. For example, saying '我希望如愿以偿' (I hope to have my wish fulfilled) is incorrect; it should be used after the wish has been realized.
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Yes, it can be used for both personal and professional wishes, as long as the context is positive.
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