Word: 许愿 (xǔyuàn) Traditional: 許願 许愿 dictionary entry xǔyuàn to make a wish; to make a vow; to promise a reward Full dictionary entry for 许愿 Example sentences using 许愿 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 她闭上眼睛，对着蛋糕许愿。 Tā bì shang yǎnjing, duì zhe dàngāo xǔyuàn. She closed her eyes and made a wish over the cake. 生日时，她闭上眼睛许愿。 Shēngrì shí, tā bì shang yǎnjing xǔyuàn. On her birthday, she closed her eyes and made a wish.