HSK Level 3

志愿者

zhì yuàn zhě

volunteer

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Example Sentences

我是一名志愿者。

wǒ shì yī míng zhì yuàn zhě.

I am a volunteer.

志愿者们正在帮助那些需要帮助的人。

zhì yuàn zhě men zhèng zài bāng zhù nà xiē xū yào bāng zhù de rén.

The volunteers are helping those in need.

感谢所有志愿者的辛勤付出。

gǎn xiè suǒ yǒu zhì yuàn zhě de xīn qín fù chū.

Thanks to all the volunteers for their hard work.

Synonyms

义工 (yìgōng)

volunteer

公益志愿者 (gōngyì zhìyuànzhě)

public welfare volunteer

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Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 志愿者 (zhìyuànzhě) is a compound word consisting of two characters: 志 (zhì) and 愿 (yuàn). 志 means "aspiration," "ambition," or "will," while 愿 means "wish," "desire," or "aspiration." Together, the two characters form the word 志愿者, which literally means "one who has aspirations and desires." In the context of volunteering, 志愿者 refers to someone who willingly and voluntarily offers their time and effort to help others without expecting anything in return. The term emphasizes the individual's motivation and willingness to contribute to society or a cause they believe in.