励志 (lì zhì) — to be determined (to do sth), to resolve to pur…

Definition

励志 means to push yourself toward a goal with resolve, often as a lifelong personal pursuit. Unlike 鼓励/激励 (encouraging someone else) or 决心 (a one-off decision), it stresses sustained self-motivation toward a hard aim.

verb

to be determined (to do sth)to resolve to pursue a goal

Examples

励志。
Tā cóng xiǎo jiù lì zhì yào dāng yì míng yī shēng.
He has been determined to become a doctor since childhood.
励志。
Tā lì zhì tōng guò nǔ lì gǎi biàn zì jǐ de mìng yùn.
She is determined to change her own destiny through hard work.
励志，。
Hěn duō nián qīng rén lì zhì chuàng yè, zhuī qiú zì jǐ de pǐn pái.
Many young people are determined to start their own businesses and build their own brands.