Definition
愿意 (yuànyì) means 'to be willing' — it emphasizes a voluntary choice or consent, not just a desire. It's stronger than 想 (xiǎng 'would like to') and more about willingness than 要 (yào 'want to'), which often implies intention or need. Unlike the adjective 高兴 (gāoxìng 'happy'), 愿意 focuses on readiness, not mood.
verb
to be willing (to do sth)to want to do
Examples
- 愿意？Nǐ yuàn yì hé wǒ yìqǐ qù kàn diànyǐng ma?Are you willing to go see a movie with me?
- 愿意。Wǒ yuàn yì bāngzhù tā xuéxí zhōngwén.I am willing to help him study Chinese.
- 愿意。Tā bú yuàn yì yí gè rén qù chāoshì.He is not willing to go to the supermarket alone.
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