Writing
意志 (yì zhì) — how to say "will" in Chinese
意志
Will, consciousness
noun
Character composition
意
thought, intention
志
will, aspiration
Radicals / Keys
心
Heart
#61 · xīn · 4 strokes
Collocations
坚强意志
jiān qiáng yì zhì
strong will
意志坚定
yì zhì jiān dìng
firm will
Examples
在困难面前，他的意志从未动摇。
In the face of difficulties, his will never wavered.
他有坚强的意志。
He has a strong will.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "will" in Chinese?
"will" in Chinese is 意志 (yì zhì).
意志 meaning in English
意志 (yì zhì) means "Will, consciousness".
How is 意志 pronounced?
It is pronounced yì zhì (written as yi zhi, yizhi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "will" in Chinese characters?
It is written 意志: 意 has 13 strokes, 志 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 意志?
意志 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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