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HSK
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to be willing

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

yuan4yi4 yuànyì

Meaning


Primary

to be willing

Alternatives

be willing, willing, to wish, wish

Mnemonic


愿意 To be willing is to not only do or follow an 意 idea, but to genuinely 愿 wish for it to proceed.

Usage


我 愿意 帮助 你。

I'm willing to help you.

他 不 愿意 结婚。

He is not willing to marry.

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