willingly; of one's own free will
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to be willing to; to be content to
formalEmphasizes a voluntary and accepting attitude, often used before an action that involves some sacrifice or hardship.
Wèi为
le了
jí集
tǐ体
lì利
yì益
，
tā他
gān甘
yuàn愿
xī牺
shēng牲
gè个
rén人
shí时
jiān间
。
For the benefit of the collective, he is willing to sacrifice his personal time.
Mǔ母
qīn亲
zǒng总
shì是
gān甘
yuàn愿
wèi为
zǐ子
nǚ女
fù付
chū出
yī一
qiè切
。
Mothers are always willing to give everything for their children.
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Tā他
gān甘
yuàn愿
shòu受
fá罚
，
chéng承
rèn认
le了
zì自
jǐ己
de的
cuò错
wù误
。
He willingly accepted the punishment, admitting his mistake.
Zhǐ只
yào要
nǐ你
néng能
chéng成
gōng功
，
wǒ我
gān甘
yuàn愿
zuò做
nǐ你
de的
diàn垫
jiǎo脚
shí石
。
As long as you can succeed, I am content to be your stepping stone.