Definitions
- 1. ambition
- 2. wild schemes
- 3. careerism
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Usage notes
Common mistakes
Don't use 野心 for positive ambitions in formal settings; use 抱负 or 雄心 instead.
Formality
Often has a negative connotation of overreaching ambition, unlike neutral 抱负.
Example Sentences
1 shown他的 野心 太大了，想一年之内成为经理。
His ambition is too big; he wants to become a manager within a year.
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