zì yuàn
of one's own free will; voluntarily
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我自愿参加这次活动。
wǒ zìyuàn cānjiā zhè cì huódòng.
I volunteer to participate in this activity.
他自愿捐款给灾区。
tā zìyuàn juānkǔn gěi zāiqū.
He donated money to the disaster area voluntarily.
我们自愿为社会做贡献。
wǒmen zìyuàn wèi shèhuì zuò gòngxiàn.
We voluntarily contribute to society.
被迫 (bèipò)
forced
强制 (qiǎngzhì)
compulsory
The Chinese word 自愿 (zìyuàn) is composed of two characters: 自 (zì) and 愿 (yuàn). 自 means "self" or "oneself", while 愿 means "wish" or "desire". Together, they form the compound word 自愿, which means "voluntary" or "of one's own accord".The character 自 is often used to refer to the self or oneself. It can also be used to indicate independence or autonomy. In the context of 自愿, it emphasizes that the action is done by the person's own will and not under any external pressure or obligation.The character 愿 is often used to express a wish or desire. It can also be used to indicate a promise or vow. In the context of 自愿, it highlights the person's willingness and eagerness to do something.When combined, 自愿 conveys the idea of doing something willingly and without any external compulsion. It is often used in legal and contractual contexts to indicate that a person has entered into an agreement or taken an action of their own free will.
