Chinese
yùwàng
Meaning: desire; craving; lust
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

慾望
慾
望
欲望
欲
望

Example sentences

Human desires are endless.
他因為過度放縱自己的慾望,最終導致了身體健康受損。
他因为过度放纵自己的欲望,最终导致了身体健康受损。
Because he overindulged his desires, it eventually led to damage to his health.
球員們充滿了求勝的欲望。
球员们充满了求胜的欲望。
The players are full of desire to win.

Usage Notes

Refers to the psychological or physical urge to have or do something.

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