甘于 (gān yú) — to be willing to accept (something less ideal); to be content with; to gladly take on (a role or situation)
Definition
Literary/formal verb meaning to willingly accept something hard, humble, or unpleasant (e.g. 甘于平凡, 甘于奉献). Pairs only with verbs of sacrifice, loss, or low status — not used for ordinary preferences.
verb
to be willing to accept (something less ideal)to be content withto gladly take on (a role or situation)
Examples
- 甘于，。Tā gān yú píng fán, bù qiú míng lì.He is content with being ordinary and does not seek fame or profit.
- 甘于。Tā gān yú fèng xiàn zì jǐ de quán bù jīng lì.She is willing to dedicate all her energy.
- 甘于。Zhēn zhèng de yīng xióng gān yú chéng shòu gū dú.True heroes are willing to bear loneliness.
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