English–Chinese
“ambition” in Chinese
How to say “ambition” in Chinese
“Ambition” in Chinese is 志气 (zhì qì).
A strong inner drive that turns a goal into steady effort and courage under pressure.
Example sentences with 志气
工作多年后，他依然有志气，不满足于现状。gōng zuò duō nián hòu tā yī rán yǒu zhì qì bù mǎn zú yú xiàn zhuàng
After working for many years, he still has ambition and is not satisfied with the status quo.
Tips for using 志气
- It is more natural for describing a person's conduct and character than for naming a plan, target, or wish, which prevents a common English-style overuse.
