Definition
胸怀大志 is a four-character set phrase (成语) meaning 'to cherish high aspirations' or 'to have great ambitions'. It describes someone who has big goals and a strong vision for the future, often used in formal or literary contexts. The phrase is not separable like a typical 离合词; it functions as a fixed predicate, and its POS 'v.o.' (verb-object) is somewhat misleading — it behaves more like a stative verb or adjective in practice.
v.o.
to have great ambitionsto cherish high aspirations
Examples
- 胸怀大志，。Tā cóngxiǎo xiōng huái dà, lìzhì yào gǎibiàn shìjiè.He has cherished high aspirations since childhood, determined to change the world.
- 胸怀大志，。Yí ge xiōng huái dà de rén, bú huì yīnwèi yìdiǎn kùnnán jiù fàngqì.A person with great ambitions won't give up just because of a small difficulty.
- 胸怀大志，。Niánqīng rén yīngdāng xiōng huái dà, yǒngyú zhuīqiú mèngxiǎng.Young people should have high aspirations and bravely pursue their dreams.
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