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野心 (yěxīn) vs 雄心 (xióngxīn) — choose 野心 for a sense of excessive or wild ambition, while 雄心 emphasizes noble or grand aspirations.
Be careful not to confuse 野心 with 单纯的 ambition, as it carries a more negative connotation, suggesting recklessness or unbridled ambition. It is more often used in informal contexts, especially when discussing personal or professional aspirations that may be seen as excessive.
As an HSK 6 word, 野心 connects with other advanced vocabulary about ambition and personal goals. Students should focus on using it in various contexts, especially within discussions about career and personal aspirations, to fully grasp its nuanced meaning.
Learners often misuse 野心 to simply mean 'ambition' without recognizing its negative implications. For example, saying '我有野心' (I have ambition) may sound too aggressive; it's better to say '我有目标' (I have a goal) in neutral contexts.
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How to say ambition in Chinese
“ambition” in Chinese is野心
野心 (yě xīn) refers to a strong desire to achieve something, often with a sense of ambition that can be seen as excessive or wild. It is commonly used in contexts where someone's aspirations are viewed with skepticism or caution, highlighting a potential for overreaching in pursuit of goals.
When to use 野心
Be careful not to confuse 野心 with 单纯的 ambition, as it carries a more negative connotation, suggesting recklessness or unbridled ambition. It is more often used in informal contexts, especially when discussing personal or professional aspirations that may be seen as excessive.
野心 or something close to it
野心 (yěxīn) vs 雄心 (xióngxīn) — choose 野心 for a sense of excessive or wild ambition, while 雄心 emphasizes noble or grand aspirations.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 野心 to simply mean 'ambition' without recognizing its negative implications. For example, saying '我有野心' (I have ambition) may sound too aggressive; it's better to say '我有目标' (I have a goal) in neutral contexts.
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Grammar Patterns of 野心
野心 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 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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辛普森不择手段的勃勃____和自抬身价的毛病使他没能成为英国广播公司最受欢迎的记者。
Simpson's ruthless ambition and weakness for self-promotion has not made him the most popular journalist in the BBC.
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Typically, 野心 has a negative connotation, suggesting excessive ambition, but it can be viewed positively in contexts where determination and drive are appreciated.
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