nguyện
[ŋwiən˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to pledge to; to vow to; to swear an oath to
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nguyện một lòng trung với nước, hiếu với dânto wholeheartedly vow to be loyal to one's country and people
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to wish, to yearn
Register: formal
Common questions
What does “nguyện” mean?
(verb) to pledge to; to vow to; to swear an oath to
Is “nguyện” formal or informal?
nguyện is generally formal.