No. 999 in Chinese
欲
Desire; want; wish.
In a sentence
欲穷千里目,更上一层楼。
To extend your vision a thousand miles, ascend one story higher.
In this sentence, '欲' conveys the intention or desire to extend one's vision further.
他欲言又止,似乎有心事。
He wanted to speak but hesitated, seemingly having something on his mind.
Here, '欲' implies an intention or strong inclination to say something that is restrained or deferred.
时代在变,品牌也需欲求创新。
As times change, brands also need to seek innovation.
In this instance, '欲' is part of an idiomatic expression meaning 'desire' or 'aspiration' for improvement or progress.
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