Definition

1. Verb:
   • To be willing to, to be prepared to: "Sẵn lòng" expresses a state of being ready and happy to do something, often implying a positive, voluntary attitude without reluctance.
   • To be happy to, gladly: It conveys a sense of eagerness or pleasure in agreeing to an action or request.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Tôi sẵn lòng giúp đỡ bạn bất cứ lúc nào. (I am willing to help you anytime.)
  • Anh ấy sẵn lòng chia sẻ kinh nghiệm của mình với mọi người. (He is happy to share his experience with everyone.)
  • Họ sẵn lòng đóng góp cho cộng đồng. (They are prepared to contribute to the community.)

Advanced Usage

• "Sẵn lòng chấp nhận": to be willing to accept.

  • Cô ấy sẵn lòng chấp nhận thử thách mới. (She is willing to accept the new challenge.)

• "Sẵn lòng hợp tác": to be willing to cooperate.

  • Công ty chúng tôi luôn sẵn lòng hợp tác. (Our company is always willing to cooperate.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sẵn sàng (verb): to be ready, to be prepared. This word focuses more on the state of readiness, while "sẵn lòng" emphasizes the internal willingness and positive attitude.

  • Tôi đã sẵn sàng cho cuộc họp. (I am ready for the meeting.)

• Vui lòng (verb): please (used in requests). This is a polite form used to make requests, different from the voluntary attitude of "sẵn lòng".

  • Vui lòng giữ im lặng. (Please be quiet.)

Synonyms

• Bằng lòng: to agree, to consent (often after consideration).
• Tự nguyện: voluntary, of one's own free will.
• Vui vẻ: happily, cheerfully (can describe the manner of doing something one is "sẵn lòng" to do).

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Note: As a verb, "sẵn lòng" itself is not typically part of phrasal verb constructions in Vietnamese. Its meaning is contained within the single term.

Related Idioms

• "Sẵn lòng sẵn dạ": A reinforced form meaning wholeheartedly willing, with full readiness and enthusiasm.
  • Nghe tin có thiên tai, anh ấy sẵn lòng sẵn dạ đi cứu trợ ngay. (Upon hearing about the natural disaster, he was wholeheartedly willing to go provide relief immediately.)

verb

1. be willing to, be prepared to