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志愿
zhìyuàn
Description
“志愿”是指一个人心里想做的事，也可以指不要钱、自己愿意去帮忙。
"志愿" refers to something a person wants to do, or to volunteering to help without pay.
学生填大学的时候，也会写自己的志愿。
Students also write their "志愿" when applying to universities.
Meanings
志愿zhìyuàn
aspiration; wish; ambition
我的志愿是当医生。
My aspiration is to become a doctor.
志愿zhìyuàn
to volunteer; to do willingly
他志愿去山区教书。
He volunteered to teach in the mountain areas.
志愿zhìyuàn
choice of school or major on an application
我填了三个大学志愿。
I applied to three universities.
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Notes
- Etymology
志 (will, aspiration) + 愿 (wish, willingness).
- Nuance
志愿者 means volunteer (person); 志愿 alone is the aspiration or willing act.
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