心甘情愿 xīngān-qíngyuàn delighted to (do something, idiom)
delighted to (do something, idiom); perfectly happy to do; most willing to do
How to remember 心甘情愿: 心 heart + 甘 sweet + 情 feeling + 愿 wish = delighted to (do something, idiom).
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How it is used
- Means doing something wholly willingly, with no reluctance - 他心甘情愿为家人付出 (tā xīngān-qíngyuàn wèi jiārén fùchū) he's perfectly happy to sacrifice for his family.
- Stresses the willingness is heartfelt, often despite hardship; stronger than 愿意 (yuànyì).
- Frequently 心甘情愿地 + verb, or 心甘情愿 as a predicate; contrast 迫不得已 (forced to).