No. 2,836 in Chinese
志
"志" means aspiration, will, or ambition.
In a sentence
他立志成为一名医生。
He aspires to become a doctor.
In this sentence, '志' is used in the word '立志', which means 'to aspire' or 'determine to achieve something'. It reflects one's aspiration or ambition.
我们应该胸怀大志，为社会做贡献。
We should harbor great ambitions and contribute to society.
Here, '志' is used in '大志', referring to 'great ambitions'. It denotes significant aspirations or goals one sets for a meaningful purpose.
在战争中，他艰苦奋斗，表现出了坚强的意志。
During the war, he persevered and showed strong willpower.
In this example, '志' is part of '意志', which means 'willpower' or 'determination'. It highlights mental fortitude and resolute intention to achieve or endure.
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