志愿

zhìyuàn

aspiration

HSK 7

한자 분해

Meaning and Usage

"志愿" primarily refers to a voluntary wish or aspiration. It is commonly used to describe personal desires, especially in contexts like volunteering or choosing academic majors.

Common Contexts

  1. Volunteering: "志愿者" means volunteer, someone who offers help willingly.
  2. Educational choices: "志愿" refers to filling out preferences for college entrance exams.
  3. Personal aspirations: Expressing strong wishes or goals.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 志愿者 (volunteer): someone who offers services voluntarily.
  • 志愿活动 (volunteer activities): organized events for voluntary service.
  • 志愿 (filling out preferences): used in education for selecting schools or majors.

Usage Notes

When using "志愿," the emphasis is on voluntary intention or personal wish. It differs from "愿望" which is more about general wishes or hopes. "志愿" often implies a proactive choice or commitment.

Avoid confusing "志愿" with "愿意," which means willing or ready to do something but does not carry the sense of a formal or declared aspiration.

예문

他报名参加了志愿者活动,帮助社区清理环境。

Tā bàomíng cānjiāle zhìyuàn zhě huódòng, bāngzhù shèqū qīnglǐ huánjìng.

He signed up for volunteer activities to help clean the community

高考志愿填报时,要根据自己的兴趣和专业前景选择。

Gāokǎo zhìyuàn tiánbào shí, yào gēnjù zìjǐ de xìngqù hé zhuānyè qiánjǐng

When filling out college entrance exam preferences, you should choose based

他有强烈的志愿成为一名医生,帮助更多的人。

Tā yǒu qiángliè de zhìyuàn chéngwéi yī míng yīshēng, bāngzhù gèng duō de

He has a strong desire to become a doctor and help more people.