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野心

yě xīn
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. ambition
  2. 2. wild schemes
  3. 3. careerism

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

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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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Child Words of 野心