ao ước
[ʔaːw˧˧ ʔɨək̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to wish for; to crave for
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Sinh viên nào trong khoa luật cũng ao ước giành được cảm tình của cô gái xinh đẹp ấy.Any student in law school would wish to be in that pretty girl's favor.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ao ước” mean?
(verb) to wish for; to crave for
Is “ao ước” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.