立志 (lì zhì) — to resolve, to be determined (to set a goal)

Definition

立志 (lì zhì) means to set one's heart on a goal — a strong, deliberate resolve, not a casual wish. Used for long-term aspirations like a career or life mission.

verb

to resolveto be determined (to set a goal)

Examples

立志。
Tā cóng xiǎo xué shí jiù lì zhì yào dāng yī shēng.
He resolved to become a doctor from elementary school.
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Tā lì xià le yuǎn dà de zhì, yào gǎi biàn jiā xiāng de miàn mào.
She set a lofty goal to change the face of her hometown.
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Tā lì le yí gè zhì, měi tiān dōu zài wèi shí xiàn tā nǔ lì.
He made a resolution and works hard every day to realize it.