愿 · Zhang Zhi (v3)
Yuàn (4th tone). The simplified 愿 merges two older graphs. The Shuowen records 願 「大头也。从页原声」 (a large head) and 慎 「谨也。从心原声」 (careful, honest) — the latter is the true source of today’s ‘wish / vow’ sense. Classical use: 《论语·泰伯》 「愿乎其外」 (modes $9.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart