Definition
志向 (zhìxiàng) is a formal, written noun meaning 'ambition' or 'aspiration' — a long-term, serious life goal that reflects one's values and direction. It is more idealistic and enduring than 目标 (mùbiāo, 'target/objective'), which is concrete and short-term, and carries a positive, noble tone unlike the negative 野心 (yěxīn, 'ambition with greed').
noun
ambitiongoal
Easily confused
- 指向zhǐ xiàngsound-aliketo point towards, to aim at
Examples
- 志向。Tā cóngxiǎo jiù lì xià le yuǎndà de zhì xiàng.He set great ambitions from childhood.
- 志向。Shíxiàn zhège zhì xiàng xūyào duō nián de nǔlì.Realizing this goal requires many years of effort.
- 志向。Tā de zhì xiàng shì chéngwéi yì míng chūsè de kēxuéjiā.Her ambition is to become an outstanding scientist.
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