Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'wish + would' to complain about an annoying habit or situation you want someone else to change.
- Use it for things that annoy you: 'I wish it would stop raining!' (max 20 words)
- The subjects must be different: 'I wish YOU would listen.' (max 20 words)
- Never use 'I wish I would' for this meaning. (max 20 words)
Overview
wish + would 结构，就是这样一个极具表现力的工具。它在英语口语和非正式书面语中非常常见，专门用于表达对他人的反复行为或某种持续现状的“心烦”、“不耐烦”或“不满”。wish 表示愿望，比如 I wish I were a bird（我希望我是一只鸟）。但在 B2 阶段，你需要区分“纯粹的幻想”与“带有情绪的抱怨”。wish + would 并不是用来表达一般的愿望，它的核心在于针对那些具有主观意志（volitional）的行为。换句话说，当你使用这个结构时，你暗示对方（或被拟人化的物体）是有能力改变现状的，但他们却“固执地”不愿改变，这正是让你感到恼火的原因。Stop talking!，这只是一个生硬的命令；但如果你说 I wish you would stop talking，你实际上是在进行一种社交层面的“吐槽”，暗示：“你明明可以安静，但你偏不停，这让我很心烦。”这种表达方式将你的语言从简单的描述提升到了复杂的社交评论层面。wish + would，我们首先要拆解情态动词 would 的深层含义。在英语中，would 是 will 的虚拟或过去形式。而 will 在英语中除了表示将来，还带有一种强烈的“意志”、“意愿”或“典型的习惯行为”。例如，当我们说 He will sit there for hours doing nothing 时，这里的 will 表达的是他的一种顽固习惯。would 放入 wish 引导的从句中时，我们实际上是在构建一个虚拟的意愿场景。让我们对比一下中文和英文的逻辑差异：I wish he would stop smoking. | 使用 would 暗示对方的“意志”在作怪，表达对他不愿改变现状的挫败感。 |- 1现实情况：某人正在做某件让你心烦的事（或者不做某件你希望他做的事）。
- 2你的认知：你认为这件事是对方可以控制的，是他主观选择的结果。
- 3你的情感：你对他这种“固执”的选择感到不悦或不耐烦。
- 4语法呈现：使用
wish + would来表达你希望他的“意志”能发生改变。
would，除非我们将天气“拟人化”。比如，在上海的梅雨季节，你可能会对着窗外抱怨：I wish it would stop raining! 这时，你潜意识里把“雨”当成了一个调皮且固执的孩子，故意在和你作对。这种拟人化的用法在微信朋友圈或日常聊天中非常生动。wish + would 的构成非常固定，但有几个关键点需要特别注意，尤其是主语的变化。其标准公式如下：wish/wishes + (that) + Subject 2 + would/wouldn't + 动词原形 (Base Form)- Subject 1（主语1）：感到心烦、发出愿望的人。动词
wish随主语人称变化（如I wish,He wishes）。 - (that)：引导词
that在现代英语口语中几乎总是被省略。 - Subject 2（主语2）：引起不快的人、群体或被拟人化的物体。关键规则：主语2通常必须不同于主语1。
would/wouldn't：表达希望对方“去做”或“停止做”某事。would用于你希望某事发生，wouldn't用于你希望某行为停止。- 动词原形：紧跟在
would后面，不加to。
My boss | 老板是那个感到不满意的人。 |wish/wishes | wishes | 使用一般现在时。 |the clients | 客户是引起不快的一方。 |would/wishes | wouldn't | 希望对方“不要”再做某事。 |change | 具体行为是“改需求”。 |My boss wishes the clients wouldn't change their requirements at the last minute.I wish I would...。在这种语境下，你仿佛把自己的“坏习惯”看作一个不受控制的外人。例如：I wish I wouldn't spend so much time on Douyin.（我真希望我别在抖音上刷这么久了。——表达一种自我控制力缺失的挫败感。）I wish my roommate wouldn't play games with the speaker on after midnight.
I wish the waiter would bring our bill; we've been waiting for ages.
I wish this website wouldn't crash every time I refresh it.
Ugh, I wish the elevator would come faster! I'm late for the meeting.
Don't do that 可能太冲。使用 I wish you wouldn't... 可以稍微缓冲一下，但要注意，它的语气往往带有明显的“不悦”。I wish you wouldn't interrupt me while I'm presenting the PPT.
I wish I would remember to take my keys before leaving the apartment.
would 的地方乱用。以下是三个最典型的坑：would 用于“状态”或“能力” (States vs. Actions)would 必须接动态行为（action）。如果你希望的是一种状态（比如变有钱、变高）或一种能力（比如会说法语），你必须使用 wish + past simple 或 wish + could。- 错误：
I wish I would be taller.(身高不是你可以选择的动作) - 正确：
I wish I were taller.(使用虚拟语气过去时表示现状) - 错误：
I wish I would speak fluent English.(这是一种能力) - 正确：
I wish I could speak fluent English.
would。wish + would 是指向现在或将来的习惯。如果你是对已经发生的一次性事件感到后悔，必须使用 wish + past perfect (had done)。- 错误：
I wish you wouldn't have told him my secret yesterday. - 正确：
I wish you hadn't told him my secret yesterday.(对过去事实的遗憾) - 抱怨习惯：
I wish you wouldn't tell everyone my business.(你总是到处说我的私事，这让我很烦。)
hope 和 wish (Hope vs. Wish)I wish it will...。记住，hope 表达的是现实的可能性（乐观），而 wish 表达的是与事实相反或难以改变的现状（悲观/抱怨）。- 乐观期望：
I hope it will be sunny tomorrow.(明天可能会放晴) - 烦躁抱怨：
I wish it would stop raining.(雨下个不停，烦死了)
wish 的三种核心用法：wish + past simple | 改变现状/事实 (State) | 纯粹的愿望/遗憾 | I wish I lived near the subway. (但我住得很远) |wish + could | 改变能力/可能性 (Ability) | 渴望某种技能 | I wish I could swim. (但我不会游泳) |wish + would | 改变行为/意愿 (Behavior) | 心烦、不满、抱怨 | I wish you would stop whistling. (你吹口哨吵死我了) |I wish it would... 吗？I hope it's sunny。如果你是因为连续一周下雨没法拿外卖而感到烦躁，那就说 I wish it would stop raining!I wish you would... 会显得不礼貌吗？Please do... 要重，因为它暗示了你对对方的行为已经感到“受够了”。在正式商务邮件中要慎用，除非你确实想表达你的不满。I wish I would become a manager?I wish I were a manager 或 I hope I will become a manager。would 时，你是在指责对方：你明明可以不这样做，但你偏要这样做！记住这个“偏要”，你就掌握了 wish + would 的精髓。Forming the Wish + Would Structure
| Subject 1 (Wisher) | Wish Verb | Subject 2 (Target) | Auxiliary | Base Verb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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I
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wish
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you
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would
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listen
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She
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wishes
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he
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wouldn't
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smoke
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We
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wish
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it
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would
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stop
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They
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wish
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the boss
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would
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pay
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He
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wishes
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the car
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would
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start
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Common Contractions
| Full Form | Contracted Form | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
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I wish you would
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I wish you'd
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Very common in speech
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I wish he would
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I wish he'd
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Common in speech
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I wish it would
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I wish it'd
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Harder to pronounce, less common
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would not
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wouldn't
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Standard for negative wishes
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Meanings
A construction used to express dissatisfaction with a present situation or someone's behavior, implying a desire for that person or thing to change in the future.
Annoying Habits
Expressing irritation at a repetitive action performed by another person.
“I wish he would stop leaving his socks on the floor.”
“I wish they wouldn't talk so loudly in the library.”
Uncontrollable Situations
Wishing for a change in circumstances that are outside of human control, like the weather.
“I wish the sun would come out.”
“I wish the wind would die down so we can play tennis.”
Lack of Cooperation
Used when someone refuses to do something and you want them to change their mind.
“I wish the manager would give us a straight answer.”
“I wish you would help me with the dishes.”
Reference Table
| 情境 | 表达的情感 | 语法结构 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|---|
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别人的烦人习惯
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不耐烦、沮丧
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`Wish + Subject + would/wouldn't + V`
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`I wish he wouldn't chew so loudly.`
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希望某人的行为有所改变
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不满、轻微批评
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`Wish + Subject + would/wouldn't + V`
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`She wishes her kids would tidy their rooms.`
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对物品反复出故障感到沮丧
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恼火、无奈
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`Wish + Object + would/wouldn't + V`
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`We wish the Wi-Fi would stop disconnecting.`
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对自己坏习惯/缺乏自制力的懊恼
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自我批评、渴望改变
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`Wish + I + wouldn't + V`
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`I wish I wouldn't procrastinate.`
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强烈渴望某事赶快发生
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急切、不耐烦
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`Wish + Subject + would + V`
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`I wish the concert would start already!`
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对普遍存在的糟糕现状的批评
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不赞同、无能为力
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`Wish + Subject + wouldn't + V`
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`I wish traffic wouldn't be so bad every morning.`
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正式程度
I wish you would refrain from speaking at this moment. (Interpersonal conflict)
I wish you would stop talking for a second. (Interpersonal conflict)
I wish you'd shut up! (Interpersonal conflict)
I wish you'd just pipe down, man. (Interpersonal conflict)
Wish + Would: 表达不满
结构
- 主语1 + wish 表达不满的人
- + 主语2 + would/wouldn't 吐槽对象 & 情态动词
- + 动词原形 不期望的动作
核心概念
- 主观意愿的行为 某人*主观选择*去做的动作
- 反复出现的行为 习惯或反复发生的事件
- 渴望改变 你希望停止/开始的事情
例句
- I wish you would listen. 对不被倾听感到恼火。
- He wishes his phone wouldn't die. 对电池不耐用感到沮丧。
避免使用的情况
- 不可能实现的愿望（针对自己） 例如：'I wish I would fly'
- 无法控制的事件 例如：'I wish it would snow'（普遍情况）
Wish + Would 与其他 'Wish' 句型的对比
我应该使用 'Wish + Would' 吗？
你是否对某人*习惯性*的作为或不作为感到恼火？
这个烦人的动作是*主观意愿*的吗（他们选择做/不做的事情）？
'wish' 的主语和 'would' 的主语是同一个吗？
你期望的是积极的改变还是消极的改变？
何时使用 Wish + Would
人际关系中的烦恼
- • 室友不打扫卫生
- • 朋友总是迟到
- • 同事插嘴
- • 伴侣的坏习惯
电子产品/物品故障
- • 笔记本电脑经常死机
- • App 反复崩溃
- • 打印机不工作
- • Wi-Fi 连接缓慢
自我纠正
- • 严重拖延
- • 吃太多垃圾食品
- • 总是按贪睡按钮
- • 花钱大手大脚
情境中的不耐烦
- • 公交车晚点
- • 会议开始晚
- • 客服响应慢
- • 加载时间长
按水平分级的例句
I want you to stop.
I want you to stop.
Please be quiet.
Please be quiet.
I don't like the rain.
I don't like the rain.
Can you help me?
Can you help me?
I wish it was sunny.
I wish it was sunny.
I wish you were here.
I wish you were here.
I wish I had a dog.
I wish I had a dog.
I wish it would stop.
I wish it would stop.
I wish you would tell me the truth.
I wish you would tell me the truth.
I wish it wouldn't rain every weekend.
I wish it wouldn't rain every weekend.
I wish he would answer his phone.
I wish he would answer his phone.
I wish they would be more careful.
I wish they would be more careful.
I wish you wouldn't keep interrupting me.
I wish you wouldn't keep interrupting me.
I wish the government would do something about inflation.
I wish the government would do something about inflation.
I wish this printer would just work for once!
I wish this printer would just work for once!
I wish you would stop biting your nails; it's a bad habit.
I wish you would stop biting your nails; it's a bad habit.
I wish you wouldn't be so dismissive of my ideas.
I wish you wouldn't be so dismissive of my ideas.
I wish the neighbors would show a bit more consideration at night.
I wish the neighbors would show a bit more consideration at night.
I wish the economy would show some signs of recovery soon.
I wish the economy would show some signs of recovery soon.
I wish you would refrain from making such sweeping generalizations.
I wish you would refrain from making such sweeping generalizations.
I wish the narrative would finally coalesce into something meaningful.
I wish the narrative would finally coalesce into something meaningful.
I wish you wouldn't constantly play the devil's advocate.
I wish you wouldn't constantly play the devil's advocate.
I wish the board would stop vacillating and make a decision.
I wish the board would stop vacillating and make a decision.
I wish the weather would stop being so temperamental this spring.
I wish the weather would stop being so temperamental this spring.
容易混淆
Learners use 'wish' for future possibilities that are actually likely.
Learners mix up 'ability' and 'volition'.
常见错误
I wish I would be happy.
I want to be happy.
I wish you will stop.
I wish you would stop.
I wish I would have a car.
I wish I had a car.
I wish I would stop smoking.
I wish I stopped smoking.
I wish it would be raining.
I wish it were raining.
句型
I wish ___ would stop ___.
I wish you wouldn't ___ when I'm ___.
Real World Usage
I wish everyone would stay on topic so we can finish early.
I wish people wouldn't post spoilers without a warning!
I wish you would just eat your vegetables.
I wish the person in front of me would drive a bit faster.
I wish the company would provide a clearer refund policy.
I wish he would text back sooner.
关注行为改变
I wish the printer would work.
别对自己许下不可能的愿望
I wish I would... 来表达你无法控制的事。想说希望自己会飞？用 could 或 were！但如果你想改掉自己的坏习惯，可以说："I wish I wouldn't bite my nails."高级阴阳怪气工具
I wish you would try harder.
委婉 vs 直接
wish + would 提供了一种更柔和、更间接的方式来表达不满。看这个例子：I wish you would lower your voice.
同主语的微妙用法
I wish I wouldn't... 非常地道。这说明你想自我纠正："I wish I wouldn't eat so much junk food."Smart Tips
Switch from 'would' to 'past simple'.
Use 'would' to sound more expressive and emotional.
Check if the subjects are different. If they aren't, it's a mistake!
发音
Contraction of 'would'
In natural speech, 'would' almost always contracts to /d/ after pronouns.
Falling intonation for annoyance
I wish you would LISTEN. ↘
The stress on the verb with a falling tone emphasizes the frustration.
记住它
记忆技巧
Wish + Would = Willful Change. If they won't, you wish they would!
视觉联想
Imagine a person with their fingers in their ears. You are standing next to them, looking annoyed, thinking: 'I wish they would listen!' The 'would' represents their stubborn will.
Rhyme
When habits make you frown and brood, use the magic 'Wish + Would'.
Story
Once there was a noisy neighbor named Will. Every night, Will played drums. I was so angry! I said, 'I wish Will would stop!' Will has the 'will' to stop, but he won't, so I use 'would'.
Word Web
挑战
Look around you right now. Find one thing that is slightly annoying (a slow computer, a noisy heater, a messy roommate) and say out loud: 'I wish [it/they] would [change]!'
文化笔记
British speakers often use 'wish + would' as a form of 'understated' complaining to avoid being overly aggressive while still showing they are annoyed.
In American English, this structure is very common in 'backseat driving' or giving unsolicited advice, often sounding quite direct.
On platforms like X (Twitter), 'I wish [celebrity/politician] would...' is a standard template for expressing public dissatisfaction.
The word 'wish' comes from Old English 'wyscan', and 'would' comes from 'willan' (to want/will).
对话开场白
What is one thing your neighbor does that you wish they would stop?
If you could change one thing about the weather in your city, what would it be?
What is a habit your best friend has that you wish they would change?
What do you wish the government would do to improve your city?
日记主题
常见错误
Test Yourself
My neighbor keeps playing loud music. I wish he ___ it down.
wish + would + 动词原形 来表达对某人习惯性动作的不满，并希望他们能改变。Find and fix the mistake:
She wish her boss will listen to her ideas more.
wishes（第三人称单数）和 would listen（表达希望行为改变）。这个结构中不能使用 will。Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
主语1 + wish + 主语2 + wouldn't + 动词原形。Score: /3
练习题
8 exercisesI wish my neighbor ____ playing loud music at 2 AM.
Find and fix the mistake:
I wish I would be taller.
I wish it ____ stop raining; I want to go for a walk.
Rewrite: He always interrupts me. It's annoying.
Situations: 1. Noisy neighbor, 2. No money, 3. Slow computer.
You can say 'I wish I would stop smoking' to express annoyance with yourself.
A: 'The bus is 20 minutes late!' B: 'I know, I wish it ____.'
Sort: A. I wish I had a cat. B. I wish you'd stop that.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
11 exercisesI'm tired of waiting. I wish the bus ___ arrive soon.
Choose the correct sentence:
My phone is always dying. I wish it would have a longer battery life.
Translate into English: 'Ojalá mi compañero de cuarto no dejara la luz encendida.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the subjects with the correct verb forms:
My computer is so slow today. I wish it ___ respond faster.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Desearía que el profesor no nos diera tanta tarea.'
He wishes he would can speak Spanish fluently for his job.
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Score: /11
常见问题 (8)
No. You must use different subjects. For yourself, use 'wish + past simple' (e.g., `I wish I didn't smoke`).
It depends on your tone. It can be a polite request, but it often sounds like a complaint. In a professional setting, use `I would appreciate it if you could...` instead.
Because being tall is a state, not an action. 'Would' is for things people can *choose* to change, like habits.
`Hope` is for possible future events (`I hope it rains`). `Wish + would` is for things that are currently annoying you (`I wish it would stop raining`).
Yes! `I wish you wouldn't leave the door open` is a very common way to complain about a negative habit.
No. For the past, you must use 'wish + past perfect' (e.g., `I wish you had told me`).
It's more common in speech and informal writing (emails, texts). In formal essays, we usually use more direct or objective language.
Yes! It's very common to personify machines that aren't working: `I wish this car would start!`
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
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Mastered
In Other Languages
Ojalá + Subjunctive
English uses 'would' to specifically target behavior, whereas Spanish uses the general subjunctive.
Si seulement / Je voudrais que
French does not have a strict 'different subject' rule for its conditional wishes.
Ich wünschte, ... würde
The word order in German changes (verb at the end), but the logic is nearly identical.
~te hoshii / ~ba ii noni
Japanese focuses on the speaker's benefit rather than the target's 'will' or 'annoyance'.
Layta (ليت)
Arabic lacks a specific modal like 'would' to encode 'volitional change'.
Wo xiwang (我希望)
Chinese does not conjugate verbs or use modals to distinguish between states and actions in wishes.
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