Chinese word

自愿

Pronunciation

Pinyinzì yuàn

Meaning

  • adverbwillingly

Example

她自愿参加了活动。tā zì yuàn cān jiā le huó dòng

She willingly participated in the activity.

Illustration for 自愿 (willingly)

More examples

他自愿承担了额外的工作。tā zì yuàn chéng dān le é wài de gōng zuò

He willingly took on extra work.

Core concept

A person steps forward because the choice is their own, linking personal choice with voluntary action.

Common phrases

  • 自愿加入zì yuàn jiā rù

    willingly join

  • 自愿承担zì yuàn chéng dān

    willingly undertake

  • 自愿捐款zì yuàn juān kuǎn

    willingly donate

Similar words

主动zhǔ dòng: Taking the initiative to act or help without waiting for someone else to ask.
自觉zì jué: Acting consciously and independently because one understands the need to do so.
愿意yuàn yì: Being willing to do something because one wants to or agrees to.
乐意lè yì: Gladly accepting a request or offering help with a willing attitude.

Definition in Chinese

出于自己的意思，主动去做或承担某事。chū yú zì jǐ de yì si zhǔ dòng qù zuò huò chéng dān mǒu shì

Word origin

自 (zì, "self") identifies the actor as the source, while 愿 (yuàn, "be willing") adds the idea of consent, so the compound describes action chosen by that actor.

Usage tips

  • In forms, notices, and organized activities, this word can show that participation or responsibility is accepted by personal choice, not assigned from outside.

Other meanings

  • on one's own initiativeadverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 自愿性zì yuàn xìngvoluntarinessnoun

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