许愿 (xǔ yuàn): Make a wish (Verb) — Meaning & Stroke Order

Facing the meteor shower, she closed her eyes and made a wish silently.

He made a wish hoping to get good grades on the exam.

What exactly were you wishing for when you made a wish by the fountain just now?

He did not make a wish on his birthday, but instead chose to reflect on the past year.