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.