乐意 (lè yì) — (verb) to be glad to do something; to be happy to (do); (adjective) content; pleased; satisfied (usually in the negative 不乐意)
Definition
乐意 means 'glad / happy / willing' to do something — emphasizes a positive, willing attitude. Weaker and more personal than 情愿, which implies willingness at a cost. Often negated as 不乐意 ('not pleased').
verb
to be glad to do somethingto be happy to (do)
adjective
contentpleasedsatisfied (usually in the negative 不乐意)
Examples
- 乐意。Tā hěn lè yì bāng zhù nǐ jiě jué zhè ge wèn tí.He is very happy to help you solve this problem.
- 乐意。Wǒ lè yì jiē shòu zhè ge tiǎo zhàn.I am glad to take on this challenge.
- 乐意。Tā tīng le zhè huà xīn lǐ hěn bú lè yì.She felt quite unhappy when she heard this.
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