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励志 (lì zhì) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

励志 (lì zhì) is a Chinese word: to motivate oneself; inspirational. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 励志

动 dòng verb

to motivate oneself; inspirational

这是一个励志故事。

zhè shì yí ge lì zhì gù shi

This is an inspirational story.

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Word breakdown

励 lì — to encourage, to exhort, to strive

Words with this character (4)
  • 1 鼓励 gǔ lì — encourage HSK 4
    • 鼓 to rouse, to stir up
    • 励 to motivate, to urge
    Example

    老师鼓励学生努力学习。

    lǎo shī gǔ lì xué shēng nǔ lì xué xí

    The teacher encourages the students to study hard.

  • 2 奖励 jiǎng lì — reward HSK 5
    • 奖 award, prize
    • 励 encourage, motivate
    Example

    老师奖励了努力学习的学生。

    lǎo shī jiǎng lì le nǔ lì xué xí de xué sheng

    The teacher rewarded the hardworking students.

  • 3 激励 jī lì — to motivate, to inspire HSK 6
    • 激 to stimulate, to arouse strong feelings
    • 励 to encourage, to urge forward
    Example

    老师的话激励了学生们更加努力学习。

    lǎo shī de huà jī lì le xué shēng men gèng jiā nǔ lì xué xí

    The teacher's words motivated the students to study even harder.

  • 4 勉励 miǎn lì — to encourage; to urge HSK 7
    • 勉 to strive; to make effort
    • 励 to encourage; to inspire
    Example

    老师勉励学生要努力学习。

    lǎo shī miǎn lì xué shēng yào nǔ lì xué xí

    The teacher encourages the students to study hard.

志 zhì — will, aspiration, determination

Words with this character (10)
  • 1 杂志 zá zhì — magazine HSK 4
    • 杂 miscellaneous, mixed (referring to diverse content)
    • 志 record, journal (referring to a publication)
    Example

    我每个月都买这本杂志。

    wǒ měi gè yuè dōu mǎi zhè běn zá zhì

    I buy this magazine every month.

  • 2 志愿者 zhì yuàn zhě — volunteer HSK 5
    • 志 aspiration, will (indicates intentional desire)
    • 愿 willing, wish (emphasizes voluntary nature)
    • 者 person, one who (indicates the agent/person)
    Example

    很多志愿者参加了这次活动。

    hěn duō zhì yuàn zhě cān jiā le zhè cì huó dòng

    Many volunteers participated in this activity.

  • 3 标志 biāo zhì — sign, symbol, mark HSK 5
    • 标 mark; sign (the visible indicator)
    • 志 record; note (the commemorative or recording aspect)
    Example

    红绿灯是交通标志。

    hóng lǜ dēng shì jiāo tōng biāo zhì

    Traffic lights are traffic signs.

  • 4 众志成城 zhòng zhì chéng chéng — unity is strength HSK 7
    • 众 many, multitude, collective
    • 志 will, determination, aspiration
    • 成 become, form, achieve
    • 城 fortress, citadel, stronghold
    Example

    全国人民众志成城，共同抗击疫情。

    quán guó rén mín zhòng zhì chéng chéng gòng tóng kàng jī yì qíng

    People nationwide unite as one to fight the epidemic together.

  • 5 同志 tóng zhì — comrade HSK 7
    • 同 same, together (shared)
    • 志 aspiration, will, goal
    Example

    李同志在会议上发表了重要讲话。

    Lǐ tóng zhì zài huì yì shàng fā biǎo le zhòng yào jiǎng huà

    Comrade Li gave an important speech at the meeting.

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  • 6 志向 zhì xiàng — aspiration HSK 7
    • 志 will, determination, ambition
    • 向 direction, orientation, toward
    Example

    他从小就有远大的志向。

    tā cóng xiǎo jiù yǒu yuǎn dà de zhì xiàng

    He has had great aspirations since childhood.

  • 7 志愿 zhì yuàn — volunteer; aspiration HSK 7
    • 志 will, aspiration, intention
    • 愿 willingness, desire, wish
    Example

    他参加了很多志愿活动。

    tā cān jiā le hěn duō zhì yuàn huó dòng

    He participated in many volunteer activities.

  • 8 志气 zhì qì — ambition HSK 7
    • 志 will, aspiration
    • 气 spirit, vigor
    Example

    他很有志气，一定要考上大学。

    tā hěn yǒu zhì qì yí dìng yào kǎo shàng dà xué

    He has great ambition and is determined to get into university.

  • 9 意志 yì zhì — will HSK 7
    • 意 mind, intention, thought
    • 志 determination, aspiration, resolve
    Example

    他有坚强的意志。

    tā yǒu jiān qiáng de yì zhì

    He has a strong will.

  • 10 斗志 dòu zhì — fighting spirit HSK 7
    • 斗 fight, struggle, combat
    • 志 will, determination, spirit
    Example

    运动员们充满了斗志。

    yùn dòng yuán men chōng mǎn le dòu zhì

    The athletes are full of fighting spirit.

Structure & writing
1 励 lì — to encourage; to strive

励 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 厉 lì — strict and earnest
厉 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 4
励 lì to encourage; to strive
1.2 力 lì — force (physical interaction between objects causing acceleration or deformation)
力 is a component in 32 characters
HSK 1
男 nán male (opposite of "female") 边 biān border between countries or regions
HSK 2
为 wéi to do; to act 动 dòng to move; to change position or leave a state of rest (opposite of '静')
HSK 3
办 bàn to handle; to deal with 加 jiā to add together; to combine two or more things or numbers 务 wù affair; matter 助 zhù to help, to assist 努 nǔ to exert (strength) to the utmost
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历 lì to experience; to go through
HSK 4
功 gōng merit; achievement (opposite of 过) 励 lì to encourage; to strive 勇 yǒng brave and bold, unafraid of danger or difficulty 另 lìng other; another
HSK 5
劝 quàn to persuade; to convince someone by presenting facts and reasoning 劳 láo to labor; human activity of creating material or spiritual wealth 势 shì apparent form or condition: ① natural phenomenon or situation in nature; ② posture or gesture of movement; ③ situation or circumstances in political, military, or social affairs 勤 qín diligent; hardworking (opposite of lazy) 幼 yòu young; immature (opposite of 老)
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穷 qióng poor, impoverished (opposite of 富)
HSK 6
劣 liè inferior, bad (opposite of 优) 勉 miǎn to strive; to exert oneself 抛 pāo to throw; to toss
HSK 7
劫 jié to rob; to plunder 勃 bó (lit.) thriving; vigorous 勋 xūn distinguished merit; special achievement 勒 lēi bind or loop with a rope and pull tight 勘 kān to proofread and verify; to collate
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募 mù to recruit or solicit broadly (funds, troops, etc.) 夯 hāng a rammer or tamper used to compact foundations (wooden, stone, or iron) 筋 jīn tendon or ligament connecting muscle to bone 虏 lǔ to capture (in battle)

Stroke order

2 志 zhì — aspiration; determination to achieve something

志 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 士 shì — general term for men in ancient times; especially an unmarried man
士 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 4
志 zhì aspiration; determination to achieve something
HSK 5
款 kuǎn sincere; hospitable
HSK 6
吉 jí auspicious; lucky; propitious (opposite of 凶) 壮 zhuàng sturdy; strong 壶 hú kettle; pot; jug (a vessel with a spout and handle for holding liquids)
HSK 7
壳 ké (colloq.) hard outer shell or casing of certain objects
2.2 心 xīn — heart (organ that pumps blood)
心 is a component in 51 characters
HSK 1
怎 zěn (colloq.) interrogative pronoun: how, why, what (asking about nature, state, manner, or reason) 息 xī breath; air inhaled and exhaled 您 nín respectful form of 'you' (你) 想 xiǎng to think; to ponder
HSK 2
忘 wàng to forget, fail to remember, omit 思 sī to think, consider, use one's mind 意 yì wish; intention
HSK 3
必 bì certainly; definitely 急 jí anxious; impatient 总 zǒng to gather together, to assemble 感 gǎn to move (emotionally); to touch 愿 yuàn to be willing; to agree gladly
HSK 4
志 zhì aspiration; determination to achieve something 忽 hū careless, inattentive 态 tài shape; state; appearance 恐 kǒng to fear; to dread 悉 xī complete, entire
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虑 lǜ to think over; to ponder
HSK 5
忍 rěn to endure; to suppress one's feelings 念 niàn to miss; to think of constantly 怨 yuàn resentment; hatred 恋 liàn to be in love, to adore 悠 yōu long-lasting, distant, remote
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慧 huì intelligent; wise 慰 wèi to comfort; to soothe someone's mind
HSK 6
德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 怒 nù to be angry; to feel indignant 恶 è evil deeds; wicked conduct (opposite of '善') 患 huàn calamity; disaster 悲 bēi sad, sorrowful
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惑 huò confused; uncertain about right and wrong 惩 chéng to punish; to discipline, warn 愁 chóu to worry; to feel anxious
HSK 7
忌 jì to envy; to resent 忠 zhōng loyal and devoted, wholehearted sincerity 怂 sǒng (lit.) frightened; alarmed 怠 dài lazy; slack 恕 shù to forgive, to pardon
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恩 ēn kindness; deep benevolence 恳 kěn sincere, earnest 恿 yǒng to instigate or urge someone to do something (see 〖怂恿〗) 悬 xuán to hang up; to suspend in the air 惹 rě to attract, to provoke 愈 yù to recover from illness 愚 yú stupid; foolish 慈 cí kind, benevolent 憋 biē to suppress or hold back (from coming out) 憨 hān foolish; idiotic 芯 xīn peeled rush pith; the central part of a plant 葱 cōng scallion; green onion (a common vegetable or seasoning) 闷 mèn depressed; unhappy in mood

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