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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.

Origin

Characters in this word

Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

This origin belongs to the traditional form 樂; 乐 is its simplified writing.

In the traditional form 樂, 絲 (string) with 木 (wood) shows strings on a piece of wood, a musical instrument; the simplified 乐 is a later shorthand.

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No reliable origin is recorded for this character.

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