如愿以偿

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Meaning and Usage

The idiom 如愿以偿 (rúyuànyǐcháng) literally means "to have one's wish fulfilled" or "to achieve what one desires." It is commonly used to express the satisfaction or happiness when a goal or hope is realized.

Contexts

This phrase is often used in both formal and informal contexts, such as personal achievements, successful outcomes in work or study, or obtaining something long desired.

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Usage Notes

When using 如愿以偿, the speaker implies that the outcome matches their hopes or desires exactly, often after some effort or waiting. It is positive and often conveys relief or joy.

Avoid confusing it with similar expressions like 心想事成, which also means "wishes come true" but is more general and can be used more casually. 如愿以偿 often implies a more concrete or significant achievement.

Example Sentences

After years of hard work, he finally achieved his wish and was admitted to

She got the concert ticket she wanted; it was truly a wish fulfilled.

Although the process was difficult, in the end everyone’s wishes were