Meaning
雄心 refers to ambitious goals and aspirations, especially bold or lofty ones. The word combines 雄 (male, grand, mighty) with 心 (heart, mind) to convey the idea of having a grand or heroic spirit. It typically carries positive connotations of determination and noble aspirations.
Usage
雄心 is commonly used in written and formal contexts to describe someone's grand ambitions or aspirations. It often appears in the fixed expression 雄心壮志 (xióng xīn zhuàng zhì, 'great ambitions and lofty ideals'). It's typically used to praise someone's ambitious spirit or to describe entrepreneurial or national goals.
Examples
- 01这位年轻的企业家充满雄心，立志要改变整个行业。, .This young entrepreneur is full of ambition and determined to transform the entire industry.
- 02他年轻时雄心勃勃，梦想成为一名出色的科学家。, .In his youth he was very ambitious and dreamed of becoming an outstanding scientist.
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Common collocations
- 雄心勃勃very ambitious, full of ambition
- 雄心壮志great ambitions and lofty ideals
- 充满雄心full of ambition
- 怀有雄心to harbor ambitions
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Origin
The word combines 雄 (originally meaning male animal, but extended to mean grand/mighty) with 心 (heart/mind), literally creating 'grand heart' to represent ambitious spirit.