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乐意 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
乐意lèyìto be willing to do sthHSK 7, n, rank #1562, Hard
乐意lèyìto be ready to do sthHSK 7, n, rank #1562, Hard
乐意lèyìto be happy to do sthHSK 7, n, rank #1562, Hard
乐意lèyìcontentHSK 7, n, rank #1562, Hard
乐意lèyìsatisfiedHSK 7, n, rank #1562, Hard
lèyì(le4yi4) T4
  1. 1to be willing to do sth
  2. 2to be ready to do sth
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March 24, 2026
乐意(樂意)lèyì(le4yi4)

乐意 (le4 yi4) means to be willing or ready to do something, often with a sense of happiness or contentment. It is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts when expressing one's willingness to participate or agree to a request or suggestion.

Frequency#1562DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of being 乐意 often reflects social harmony and cooperation. It is valued in interpersonal relationships, where being willing to help others is seen as a virtue.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person happily agreeing to help a friend. The character 乐 (le) resembles a joyful face, while 意 (yi) can evoke the image of a heart or intention. Together, they symbolize a willing heart, happy to assist.

Meanings of 乐意

lèyì(le4yi4)
1to be willing to do sth
2to be ready to do sth
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About 乐意

乐意Simplified
樂意Traditional
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#1562Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 乐意

Quick Contrast

乐于 (lè yú) - use 乐意 when expressing a personal willingness with a sense of happiness; use 乐于 when emphasizing enjoyment in doing something.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a person happily agreeing to help a friend. The character 乐 (le) resembles a joyful face, while 意 (yi) can evoke the image of a heart or intention. Together, they symbolize a willing heart, happy to assist.

Usage Notes

Be careful to use 乐意 in contexts where you express willingness rather than obligation. It is more informal, suitable for friendly or casual conversations. Common collocations include '乐意帮助' (happy to help) and '乐意接受' (willing to accept).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 乐意 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to willingness and attitudes, such as 意愿 (yìyuàn - intention). Focus on using it in various contexts to grasp its nuances in expressing readiness and satisfaction.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of being 乐意 often reflects social harmony and cooperation. It is valued in interpersonal relationships, where being willing to help others is seen as a virtue.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 乐意 with similar terms like 愿意 (yuànyì), which also means 'to be willing'. For example, saying '我乐意去' can be correct, but it’s more common to say '我愿意去' in certain contexts. Ensure to choose the right word based on the level of enthusiasm or formality.

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Component Characters

乐lèhappy
HSK 35 strokes丿
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意yìItaly
HSK 313 strokes心
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Grammar Patterns of 乐意

乐意 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 5

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我非常____为他们答疑解惑。

I'll be only too pleased to help them out with any queries.

Example Sentences for 乐意 (10)

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我非常乐意为他们答疑解惑。

wǒ fēi cháng lè yì wéi tā mén dá yí jiě huò。

I'll be only too pleased to help them out with any queries.
2
“现在给我讲述一下你的航程吧。”——“非常乐意，先生。”

“ “ xiàn zài gěi wǒ jiǎng shù yī xià nǐ de háng chéng。”——“ bā 。”——“ fēi cháng， lè yì。”

"Now give me some account of your voyage." — "Very good, sir."
3
也许，您乐意去游览一下伦敦。

yě xǔ， ， nín lè yì qù yóu lǎn yī xià lún。

Perhaps you would like to pay a visit to London.
4
“你一定要来参加廷斯利的毕业聚会。”——“我很乐意。”

“ “ nǐ yī dìng yào lái cān jiā tíng sī lì de bì yè jù。”——“ huì 。”——“ wǒ hěn。”

"You must come to Tinsley's graduation party." — "I'd be delighted."
5
如果有问题，我很乐意回答。

rú guǒ yǒu wèn tí， ， wǒ hěn lè yì huí。

I'll be happy to answer any questions if there are any.
6
卫东非常乐意认识你和玛丽.

wèi dōng fēi cháng lè yì rèn shí nǐ hé mǎ lì.

Weidong will be very glad to meet you and Mary.
7
我们将很乐意回答你们可能想问的任何问题。

wǒ mén jiāng hěn lè yì huí dá nǐ mén kě néng xiǎng wèn de rèn hé wèn tí。

We will be pleased to answer any questions you may have.
8
不管他多忙, 他总是乐意帮助别人.

bù guǎn tā duō máng, , tā zǒng shì lè yì bāng zhù bié.

No matter how busy he is, he is ready to help others.
9
我很乐意做此事, 不过我太忙.

wǒ hěn lè yì zuò cǐ shì, , bù guò wǒ tài.

I'd do it with pleasure, only I am too busy.
10
倘若位置还空着, 我很乐意接受.

tǎng ruò wèi zhì huán kōng zháo, , wǒ hěn lè yì jiē.

If it were open, I should be glad to get it. "

Cultural Notes for 乐意

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of being 乐意 often reflects social harmony and cooperation. It is valued in interpersonal relationships, where being willing to help others is seen as a virtue.

Frequently Asked Questions about 乐意

You can say, '我乐意帮你' (I am happy to help you) to express your willingness.