上进心

shàng jìn xīn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 Rare

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Definitions

1. motivation
2. ambition

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 颓废 tuí fèi 颓废 tuí fèi decadent Opposite attitude of being unmotivated: decadent

Related words

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• 志向 zhì xiàng 志向 zhì xiàng ambition Aspiration or long-term goal: ambition

Synonyms

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• 进取心 jìn qǔ xīn 进取心 jìn qǔ xīn enterprising spirit Both mean aspiration to improve oneself: enterprising spirit

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 有 (yǒu) as in 有上进心 (to have motivation/ambition).

Common mistakes

Cannot be used as a verb; use 上进 (shàng jìn) for the action of striving to improve.

Example Sentences

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她很有 上进心 ，每天都努力学习。

She is very motivated and studies hard every day.

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Child Words of 上进心

• 心 心 xīn: heart
• 进 进 jìn: to go forward
• 上进 上进 shàng jìn: to make progress
• 上 上 shàng: on top