yìzhì

意志

HSK 5Word · Noun

will; determination; volition

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

noun

will; willpower; determination

neutral

Refers to the mental faculty by which a person decides on and commits to a course of action. It is a key concept in psychology and philosophy.

Tā他
píng凭
jiè借
jiān坚
qiáng强
de的
yì意
zhì志
kè克
fú服
le了
suǒ所
yǒu有
kùn困
nán难
 。

He overcame all difficulties with his strong willpower.

Chéng成
gōng功
de的
yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
dōu都
yǒu有
bù不
qū屈
bù不
náo挠
de的
yì意
zhì志
 。

Successful athletes all have an indomitable will.

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Bù不
yào要
bèi被
yī一
shí时
de的
cuò挫
zhé折
dòng动
yáo摇
nǐ你
de的
yì意
zhì志
 。

Don't let a temporary setback shake your determination.

Tā她
yì意
zhì志
báo薄
ruò弱
 ,
hěn很
róng容
yì易
fàng放
qì弃
 。

She has a weak will and gives up easily.