愿意

yuàn yì

HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Verb Very common

Definitions

1 item

to be willing to do sth

乐于 can replace 愿意 in formal contexts to express pleasure in doing something.

2 items

to think (about)

Both mean 'to want', but 愿意 emphasizes willingness, while 想 focuses on a desire.

to agree; to consent

Both express willingness, but 肯 is often used when permission or agreement is involved.

愿意 is for willingness, not general desire. Don't use it for 'I want an apple' (use 要 or 想 instead).

2 shown

你愿意嫁给我吗？

Are you willing to marry me?

我愿意帮你。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 1867015)

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to hope

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