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乐于 (lè yú) - use 乐意 when expressing a personal willingness with a sense of happiness; use 乐于 when emphasizing enjoyment in doing something.
Be careful to use 乐意 in contexts where you express willingness rather than obligation. It is more informal, suitable for friendly or casual conversations. Common collocations include '乐意帮助' (happy to help) and '乐意接受' (willing to accept).
As an HSK 6 word, 乐意 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to willingness and attitudes, such as 意愿 (yìyuàn - intention). Focus on using it in various contexts to grasp its nuances in expressing readiness and satisfaction.
Learners often confuse 乐意 with similar terms like 愿意 (yuànyì), which also means 'to be willing'. For example, saying '我乐意去' can be correct, but it’s more common to say '我愿意去' in certain contexts. Ensure to choose the right word based on the level of enthusiasm or formality.
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How to say to be willing to do sth in Chinese
“to be willing to do sth” in Chinese is乐意
乐意 (le4 yi4) means to be willing or ready to do something, often with a sense of happiness or contentment. It is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts when expressing one's willingness to participate or agree to a request or suggestion.
When to use 乐意
Be careful to use 乐意 in contexts where you express willingness rather than obligation. It is more informal, suitable for friendly or casual conversations. Common collocations include '乐意帮助' (happy to help) and '乐意接受' (willing to accept).
乐意 or something close to it
乐于 (lè yú) - use 乐意 when expressing a personal willingness with a sense of happiness; use 乐于 when emphasizing enjoyment in doing something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 乐意 with similar terms like 愿意 (yuànyì), which also means 'to be willing'. For example, saying '我乐意去' can be correct, but it’s more common to say '我愿意去' in certain contexts. Ensure to choose the right word based on the level of enthusiasm or formality.
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Grammar patterns of 乐意
乐意 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我非常____为他们答疑解惑。
I'll be only too pleased to help them out with any queries.
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You can say, '我乐意帮你' (I am happy to help you) to express your willingness.
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