愿意 yuànyì be willing
be willing; want to; be ready
How to remember 愿意: 愿 wish + 意 idea = be willing. He desired her so much so he had an idea to be willing her to marry.
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He desired her so much so he had an idea to be willing her to marry.
How it is used
- Be willing to, be happy to - 我愿意帮你 (wǒ yuànyì bāng nǐ) I'm glad to help you; the yes-answer to a heartfelt request.
- About inner willingness, not permission or ability - contrast 想 (xiǎng, want to) and 肯 (kěn, be willing/consent). 愿意 carries a note of consent/readiness.
- Famous in wedding vows: 我愿意 (wǒ yuànyì) 'I do'.
Example sentences
- 你愿意来吗？ Nǐ yuànyì lái ma?Would you like to come?
- 我愿意帮你。 Wǒ yuànyì bāng nǐ.I would like to help you.
- 不客气，我很愿意帮助你！ Búkèqi, wǒ hěn yuànyì bāngzhù nǐ!Think nothing of it, I'm happy to help you!
- 她愿意嫁给他。 Tā yuànyì jià gěi tā.She's willing to marry him.