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    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to ambition with 野心 (yěxīn)

    Description & Modification
    Wishes & Desires

    Structure

    有 + 野心 / 野心 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    野心 (yěxīn) means "ambition" or "wild ambition" and often carries a negative or grandiose connotation, suggesting desires that are overly bold or aggressive. Unlike 志向, which is a positive term for aspiration, 野心 implies excess or recklessness.

    Examples

    • 他的野心太大，什么都想要。

      Tā de yěxīn tài dà, shénme dōu xiǎng yào.

      His ambition is too great — he wants everything.

    • 这个人充满了野心，想要控制整个市场。

      Zhège rén chōngmǎnle yěxīn, xiǎng yào kòngzhì zhěnggè shìchǎng.

      This person is full of ambition and wants to control the entire market.

    • 不要小看她的野心，她迟早会成功的。

      Bùyào xiǎokàn tā de yěxīn, tā chízǎo huì chénggōng de.

      Don't underestimate her ambition — she'll succeed sooner or later.

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