Definition
甘于 (gān yú) is a verb phrase meaning 'to be willing to accept' or 'to be content with', often used in formal or written Chinese. It implies a voluntary acceptance of something that may be ordinary, difficult, or less ideal, with a sense of dedication or resignation. Unlike 愿意 (simply 'willing'), 甘于 carries a nuance of willingness in the face of hardship or low status, and it is commonly followed by a verb or a noun phrase expressing a state (e.g., 平凡, 奉献, 寂寞). It is frequently seen in set expressions like 甘于奉献 or 甘于平凡.
v.p.
to be willing to accept (something less ideal)to be content withto gladly take on (a role or situation)
Examples
- 甘于，。Tā gān yú píngfán, bù qiú mínglì.He is content with being ordinary and does not seek fame or profit.
- 甘于。Tā gān yú fèngxiàn zìjǐ de quánbù jīnglì.She is willing to dedicate all her energy.
- 甘于。Zhēnzhèng de yīngxióng gān yú chéngshòu gūdú.True heroes are willing to bear loneliness.
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