肯

• 拼音: kěn
• 汉字拆解: 肯 = 止 (stop) + 月 (flesh), originally indicating acceptance by the body/person

含义

To be willing to; to consent to; to agree to do something.

Expresses willingness or consent, often used in negative or interrogative sentences. Common patterns: 肯定 (definitely), 不肯 (unwilling to), 肯不肯 (willing or not). Slightly more formal than 愿意. Often implies that consent was not automatic or required some consideration.

例句

1. 他死活不肯承认自己的错误，态度非常固执。
2. 如果你肯帮我这个忙，我一定好好感谢你。
3. 孩子们不肯早睡，非要看完这集动画片才行。

用法指南

语境: everyday, requests, persuasion

语气: personal

正确说法

• 你肯帮忙吗？(Are you willing to help?)
• 她就是不肯说实话。(She just won't tell the truth.)

错误说法

• 在正式场合用肯代替同意 (In formal contexts like contracts, use 同意 instead of 肯)

起源与历史

From ancient Chinese, originally meaning 'to agree' or 'to acknowledge.' The character shows 月 (flesh/body) under 止 (stop), suggesting physical consent.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal