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抱负 (bàofù) vs 理想 (lǐxiǎng) — use 抱负 for a strong ambition focused on achievement, while 理想 refers to an ideal or vision that may not always be tied to ambition.
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 抱负, as mispronunciation can lead to confusion with similar sounding words. It is typically used in a formal context, often in discussions about career goals or personal development. Common collocations include '实现抱负' (to realize aspirations) and '追求抱负' (to pursue ambitions).
As an HSK 6 word, 抱负 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to personal goals and achievements. Students should focus on using it in sentences that reflect their own aspirations, enhancing their ability to express complex ideas.
Learners often confuse 抱负 with similar words like 理想 (lǐxiǎng), which means 'ideal' but does not carry the same sense of ambition. For example, saying '我的理想是当医生' (My ideal is to become a doctor) is correct, but saying '我的抱负是当医生' can imply a stronger, more determined ambition.
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How to say aspiration in Chinese
“aspiration” in Chinese is抱负
抱负 (bàofù) refers to a strong aspiration or ambition to achieve something significant in life. It often implies a deep-seated desire for success or a goal that drives one’s actions, particularly in professional or academic contexts.
When to use 抱负
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 抱负, as mispronunciation can lead to confusion with similar sounding words. It is typically used in a formal context, often in discussions about career goals or personal development. Common collocations include '实现抱负' (to realize aspirations) and '追求抱负' (to pursue ambitions).
抱负 or something close to it
抱负 (bàofù) vs 理想 (lǐxiǎng) — use 抱负 for a strong ambition focused on achievement, while 理想 refers to an ideal or vision that may not always be tied to ambition.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 抱负 with similar words like 理想 (lǐxiǎng), which means 'ideal' but does not carry the same sense of ambition. For example, saying '我的理想是当医生' (My ideal is to become a doctor) is correct, but saying '我的抱负是当医生' can imply a stronger, more determined ambition.
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Grammar Patterns of 抱负
抱负 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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不要让工作中的一点烦心事打击了你的雄心____。
Don't allow a minor irritation in the workplace to mar your ambitions.
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You can say '我有很大的抱负' (I have great aspirations) to express your ambitions.
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