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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
心想事成xīnxiǎngshìchéngto have one's wishes come trueHSK 7, unknown, 31 strokes, rank #19894, Very Hard
心想事成xīnxiǎngshìchéngwish you the best!HSK 7, unknown, 31 strokes, rank #19894, Very Hard
xīnxiǎngshìchéng(xin1xiang3shi4cheng2)xin xiang shi cheng T1
  1. 1to have one's wishes come true
  2. 2wish you the best!
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March 24, 2026

心想事成xīnxiǎngshìchéng(xin1xiang3shi4cheng2)

心想事成 means 'to have one's wishes come true' or 'may your wishes be fulfilled'. This idiom is commonly used to express good luck or best wishes, especially during celebrations or when someone is embarking on a new journey. It reflects a hopeful sentiment that one's desires will manifest into reality.

Strokes31Frequency#19894DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

心想事成 is often used during Chinese New Year celebrations, where people express hopes for prosperity and good fortune in the coming year. It reflects the cultural importance of wishing well for oneself and others, showcasing the value placed on positivity and aspirations.

Memory tip

Imagine a beating heart (心) that is dreaming (想) of its desires (事) coming to fruition (成). Picture the heart whispering its wishes into the universe, and visualize those wishes transforming into reality. This vivid image connects the characters to their meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 心想事成

xīnxiǎngshìchéng(xin1xiang3shi4cheng2)
1to have one's wishes come true
2wish you the best!
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心想事成Simplified
31Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

Be careful not to use this idiom in overly formal contexts; it is more suitable for informal settings or personal communications. A common mistake is to confuse it with other idioms that express similar sentiments but are used in different contexts. Ensure you use the correct tones: xīn (心) is first tone, xiǎng (想) is third tone, shì (事) is fourth tone, and chéng (成) is second tone.

HSK Study Tips

While this idiom isn't specifically listed in the HSK vocabulary, it encompasses basic characters that learners will encounter in earlier levels. Focus on understanding each character's individual meaning to better grasp the idiom as a whole.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use it in contexts where more formal expressions of goodwill are required. For example, saying 心想事成 in a business meeting might feel out of place; instead, use a more formal phrase like 祝您成功.

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Idiom spotlight: 心想事成

Chengyu origin story
Literal meaning:heart wish matter achieve

Component characters

心xīnheart
HSK 44 strokes心
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想xiǎngto think
HSK 113 strokes心
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事shìmatter
HSK 18 strokes亅
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成chéngto succeed
HSK 66 strokes戈
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How to say to have one's wishes come true in Chinese

“to have one's wishes come true” in Chinese is心想事成xīnxiǎngshìchéng

心想事成 means 'to have one's wishes come true' or 'may your wishes be fulfilled'. This idiom is commonly used to express good luck or best wishes, especially during celebrations or when someone is embarking on a new journey. It reflects a hopeful sentiment that one's desires will manifest into reality.

When to use 心想事成

Be careful not to use this idiom in overly formal contexts; it is more suitable for informal settings or personal communications. A common mistake is to confuse it with other idioms that express similar sentiments but are used in different contexts. Ensure you use the correct tones: xīn (心) is first tone, xiǎng (想) is third tone, shì (事) is fourth tone, and chéng (成) is second tone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use it in contexts where more formal expressions of goodwill are required. For example, saying 心想事成 in a business meeting might feel out of place; instead, use a more formal phrase like 祝您成功.

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Cultural Notes for 心想事成

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In Western cultures, the concept of wishing for one's dreams to come true is often linked to personal effort and ambition, while in Chinese culture, there's a stronger communal aspect tied to the support and well-wishing of others.

Frequently asked questions about 心想事成

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