理想 (lǐ xiǎng) — (noun) ideal; dream; (adjective) ideal; perfect

Definition

As a noun, 理想 means an 'ideal' or life aspiration — more about a personal goal than 梦想, which emphasizes an exciting, cherished dream. As an adjective it means 'ideal, perfect,' close to 完美 but less absolute.

noun
idealdream
adjective
idealperfect

Examples

  • 理想
    Tā yǒu yí gè hěn dà de lǐ xiǎng.
    She has a very big dream.
  • 理想
    Zhè ge jì huà hěn lǐ xiǎng.
    This plan is ideal.
  • 理想
    Xiàn shí yǔ lǐ xiǎng cháng cháng bù tóng.
    Reality and ideals are often different.

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