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Expressing "ambition" with 抱负 (bàofù)
Existence & Possession
Wishes & Desires
Structure
有 + 抱负
Explanation
The noun 抱负 (bàofù) means "ambition" or "aspiration," referring to a person's strong desire to achieve something significant. It carries a positive connotation and is often used with 有 (to have) to describe someone as ambitious.
Examples
年轻人应该有自己的抱负和目标。
Niánqīngrén yīnggāi yǒu zìjǐ de bàofù hé mùbiāo.
Young people should have their own aspirations and goals.
他是一个很有抱负的创业者。
Tā shì yí ge hěn yǒu bàofù de chuàngyèzhě.
He is a very ambitious entrepreneur.
没有抱负的人很难取得大的成就。
Méiyǒu bàofù de rén hěn nán qǔdé dà de chéngjiù.
People without aspirations can hardly achieve great success.