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野心

yě xīn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • ambition
  • wild schemes
  • careerism

Definition

野心指对权力、名利、地位等的强烈欲望和企图心。常带有贬义或中性色彩。

Strong desire for power, wealth, or status; often with a negative or neutral connotation.

Usage

用于形容一个人有很强的企图心，想要获得更多、更大的成就，有时也指不怀好意的图谋。常用于政治、商业或个人理想等场景。

Used to describe a person with strong ambition, often for power, wealth, or status; sometimes implying unscrupulous intentions. Commonly used in political, business, or personal contexts.

Examples

  • 1 他从小就很有野心，想要成为亿万富翁。 (He has been ambitious since childhood, wanting to become a billionaire.)
  • 2 这个政治家的野心很大，想要竞选总统。 (This politician is very ambitious, aiming to run for president.)
  • 3 她的野心不只是升职，而是要创办自己的公司。 (Her ambition is not just a promotion, but to start her own company.)
  • 4 这个计划的背后隐藏着巨大的商业野心。 (Behind this plan lies a huge commercial ambition.)
  • 5 野心需要与能力相匹配，否则只会让人失望。 (Ambition must be matched with ability, otherwise it will only disappoint.)

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