甘心 (gān xīn) — to be willing to (do something, often reluctantly or with a sense of sacrifice); to resign oneself to (a situation), to be reconciled to
Definition
甘心 means 'to be willing to' (often with reluctance or sacrifice), or 'to resign oneself to' a loss. Stronger and more willing than 肯, and unlike 情愿 it implies accepting the cost rather than choosing it.
verb
to be willing to (do something, often reluctantly or with a sense of sacrifice)to resign oneself to (a situation)to be reconciled to
Examples
- 甘心。Tā gān xīn fàng qì zhè cì jī huì.He is willing to give up this opportunity.
- 。Wǒ bù gān xīn jiù zhè yàng rèn shū.I'm not willing to admit defeat like this.
- 甘心。Tā gān xīn wèi jiā tíng fù chū yí qiè.She is willing to give everything for her family.
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