乐意

• Pinyin: lè yì
• Hanzi breakdown: 乐 = 乐 (joy/music); 意 = 心 + 音 (heart's intention)

Meaning

To be willing; to be happy to; to be glad to. As an adjective, willing or pleased.

Expresses willingness combined with pleasure or satisfaction. Indicates doing something not just out of obligation but with genuine happiness or enthusiasm.

Examples

1. 我很乐意帮助你完成这个项目。 I’d be happy to help you finish this project.
2. 她乐意接受这份具有挑战性的工作。 She’s happy to take on this challenging job.
3. 他总是乐意与人分享自己的经验。 He’s always willing to share his experience with others.

Usage Guide

Context: offers, acceptance, cooperation

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 如果你需要帮忙，我很乐意效劳。(If you need help, I'm happy to be of service.)
• 公司乐意为员工提供培训机会。(The company is willing to provide training opportunities for employees.)

Don't Say

• 我乐意生病 — 乐意 implies positive willingness, not acceptance of negative things

Origin & History

乐 (happy) + 意 (willing/intention)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal