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The Degrees of Willingness

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ID: QW0278 Intermediate
Where there's a will, there's a way. This is especially true in Chinese where there are several different forms of the verb "to be willing", each with their own meaning. In this Qingwen, learn all about the many versions of willingness in Chinese.
Sat Nov 17 2012 | John, Vera, Connie
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介意
jièyì
to mind
你介不介意我在这里抽烟？
nǐ jiè bu jièyì wǒ zài zhèlǐ chōuyān ？
Do you mind if I smoke here?
我不脱鞋，你介意吗？
wǒ bù tuō xié ，nǐ jièyì ma ？
I'm not going to take off my shoes. Do you mind?
我不洗澡，你介意吗？
wǒ bù xǐzǎo ，nǐ jièyì ma ？
Do you mind if I don't shower?
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