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志愿者
zhìyuànzhě
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- pinyin
- zhìyuànzhě
- simplified
- 志愿者
- traditional
- 志願者
1 · noun
A person who freely gives time or help, usually without being paid for that work.
自愿提供时间或帮助、通常不以工资为目的的人。
Volunteer can also be a verb; participation should be the person's choice.
A volunteer welcomes visitors at the door.
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一名志愿者在门口欢迎来客。
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2 · noun
A person who willingly takes part in helping others or serving a community.
自愿参与帮助他人或公益服务等活动的人。
This slice concerns a person providing voluntary service. The word alone does not specify expenses or benefits.
Volunteers give visitors directions at the entrance.
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志愿者在入口处给参观者指路。
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After the event, a few volunteers stayed to put the tables and chairs in order.
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活动结束后，几名志愿者留下来整理桌椅。
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Mandarin reading: zhìyuànzhě.
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volunteer — A person who freely gives time or help, usually without being paid for that work.