意
志

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The word "意志" is formed by combining the character "意", meaning thought or intention, which itself is composed of "音" (sound) above "心" (heart), suggesting mental focus, with the character "志", meaning will or determination, composed of "士" (scholar) above "心" (heart), indicating resolute purpose; together, these characters semantically merge to convey the concept of willpower or volition.

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他的意志非常坚强。

Tā de yìzhì fēicháng jiānqiáng.

His willpower is very strong.

锻炼身体需要坚强的意志。

Duànliàn shēntǐ xūyào jiānqiáng de yìzhì.

Exercising requires strong willpower.

面对困难时，他的意志从未动摇。

Miàn duì kùnnán shí, tā de yìzhì cóng wèi dòngyáo.

When facing difficulties, his willpower never wavers.

只有凭借顽强的意志，才能克服这些挑战。

Zhǐyǒu píngjiè wánqiáng de yìzhì, cáinéng kèfú zhèxiē tiǎozhàn.

Only by relying on tenacious willpower can one overcome these challenges.

在漫长而艰辛的训练过程中，运动员们依靠坚定的意志取得了最终胜利。

Zài màncháng ér jiānxīn de xùnliàn guòchéng zhōng, yùndòngyuán men yīkào jiāndìng de yìzhì qǔdé le zuìzhōng shènglì.

During the long and arduous training process, the athletes relied on firm willpower to achieve ultimate victory.

Word Definition - 意志

yì zhì will; willpower; determination

Individual Character Details

意 yì
志 zhì, zhì