志愿

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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.

Example Sentences

He signed up for volunteer activities to help clean the community

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

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