斗志 (dòu zhì) — fighting spirit; will to fight
Definition
Fighting spirit in battle or competition — a combative, aggressive drive. Unlike 志气 (moral ambition) or 意志 (steady willpower), 斗志 is specifically the urge to fight and win.
noun
fighting spiritwill to fight
Examples
- ，斗志。Miàn duì kùn nan, tā de dòu zhì cóng wèi jiǎn ruò.Facing difficulties, his fighting spirit never weakened.
- 斗志。Zhàn shì men yòng dòu zhì gǔ wǔ le quán jūn.The soldiers used their fighting spirit to inspire the whole army.
- 斗志。Zhè chǎng bǐ sài kǎo yàn de jiù shì qiú yuán de dòu zhì.This match tests exactly the players' fighting spirit.
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