求知欲 (qiú zhī yù) — thirst for knowledge; desire to learn

Definition

求知欲 is a fixed noun meaning 'thirst for knowledge' — a strong, lasting drive to learn. Pairs naturally with 强/很强 ('very strong') and verbs like 培养 ('cultivate') or 激发 ('spark').

noun

thirst for knowledgedesire to learn

Examples

求知欲。
Tā de qiú zhī yù hěn qiáng.
His thirst for knowledge is very strong.
求知欲。
Lǎo shī gǔ lì xué shēng péi yǎng qiú zhī yù.
The teacher encourages students to cultivate a desire to learn.
求知欲。
Zhè zhǒng qiú zhī yù cù shǐ tā bú duàn xué xí.
This thirst for knowledge drives him to keep learning.

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