Nantoka/但愿dàn yuànTraditional: 但願HSK 7–9但愿 (dàn yuàn) is a Chinese word meaning “if only (sth were possible); I wish (that)”.Meanings1if only (sth were possible)2I wish (that)Part of speechverbCharacters in 但愿但dàn · but; yet; however; still愿yuàn · honest and prudentRelated words但but; yet; however; still但是but; however愿意to wish愿honest and prudent愿(bound form) wish; hope; desire宁愿would rather ... (than ...)愿望desire自愿voluntary意愿aspiration情愿willingness不但not only (... but also ...)志愿者volunteerStudy Chinese with flashcards →