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“will” in Chinese

Chinese

Also遗嘱 (yí zhǔ)

Pronunciation

Pinyinyì zhì

Example

面对困难，她的意志没有动摇。miàn duì kùn nán tā de yì zhì méi yǒu dòng yáo

In the face of difficulties, her will does not waver.

Illustration for 意志 (will)

How to say “will” in Chinese

“Will” in Chinese is 意志 (yì zhì).

An inner force that turns a firm decision into steady action, especially when difficulties resist it.

Full entry for 意志: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 意志

长期的训练可以增强一个人的意志。cháng qī de xùn liàn ké yǐ zēng qiáng yí gè rén de yì zhì

Long-term training can strengthen a person's will.

Tips for using 意志

  • In everyday conversation, this noun sounds formal and serious, so it fits sustained effort under pressure better than a casual choice or preference.

Other Chinese words for “will”

奶奶把遗嘱交给了律师保管。nái nǎi bǎ yí zhǔ jiāo gěi le lǜ shī báo guǎn

Grandma left the will with a lawyer for safekeeping.

“will” in other languages