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Meaning
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Verb
To make a firm promise or take an oath to perform a certain action or duty.
vi Anh ấy nguyện sẽ cống hiến hết mình cho công việc.
en He pledges to dedicate himself fully to the work.
To have a strong desire or a deep yearning to achieve or receive something specific.
vi Tôi chỉ nguyện cho gia đình luôn được bình an.
en I only wish for my family to always be safe.
Proper noun
A unisex given name from Chinese.
vi Hôm qua, chú Nguyện đã giúp bố tôi sửa chiếc xe đạp cũ.
en Yesterday, Uncle Nguyện helped my father fix the old bicycle.