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Chinese dictionary
v.resolve; be resolved/determined (to do something); set one's mind on
她立志要当一名宇航员。
She is determined to become an astronaut.
立志要改革
be determined to carry out reforms
她立志当一名教师。
She is determined to become a teacher.
我立志从事新闻行业。
I had set my sights on a career in journalism.
他曾经立志成为最优秀的大提琴演奏家。
He had an ambition to be a top cello player.
Word usage
- Separable word"立" and "志" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他立了志要改变家乡。
He resolved to change his hometown.
他小时候立过志,要当医生。
He resolved to be a doctor when he was a child.
他立多少志也没用。
It won’t work no matter how determined he is.