意志

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他凭着坚强的意志战胜了病魔。▶ —
   With strong willpower he overcame his illness.
2. 取得成功需要顽强的意志。▶ —
   Achieving success requires tenacious willpower.

Collocations

Mnemonic

意 yì "intention" + 志 zhì "resolve": both mean "will"; together, will, willpower toward a goal. 意志坚强 = strong-willed. Opposite of 意志薄弱 (weak-willed).

Related

Quick check

1. What does 意志坚强 mean?

   • strong-willed
   • physically strong
   • clever
   • wealthy