大志 (dà zhì) — high aims; lofty ambitions
Definition
Literary/formal word for 'lofty ambition,' usually in fixed phrases like 胸怀大志 or 立大志. A grand life purpose or aspiration, more elevated than everyday 目标.
noun
high aimslofty ambitions
Examples
- 大志，。Tā cóng xiǎo jiù yǒu dà zhì, xiǎng dāng kē xué jiā.He has had high aims since childhood; he wants to become a scientist.
- 大志，。Yí gè rén guāng yǒu dà zhì bú gòu, hái yào jiǎo tà shí dì.It's not enough to just have lofty ambitions; one must also be down-to-earth.
- 大志，。Lì xià dà zhì zhī hòu, tā měi tiān dōu kè kǔ nǔ lì.After setting his high aims, he worked hard every day.
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