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志在四海 — “To have grand ambitions that extend far and wide”

志在四海 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have grand ambitions that extend far and wide”. Aspiring to achieve great things or travel extensively across the world. Literally, “Ambition lies in the four seas”.

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志在四海 Pronunciation and Pinyin

志在四海 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
志
zhì7will, aspiration, ambition
在
zài6to be at or in
四
sì5the number four
海
hǎi10sea, ocean, or vast

Example Sentence with 志在四海

他从小就志在四海,不满足于家乡的小舞台,渴望去更广阔的天地施展抱负
From a young age, he had ambitions extending far and wide, not content with the small stage of his hometown, he yearned to pursue his aspirations in a broader world.

Idioms Related to 志在四海

Synonyms of 志在四海

  • zhì志zài在sì四fāng方Aspiring to achieve great things far and wide

More idioms starting with 志

  • zhì志chōng冲dǒu斗niú牛soaring ambition or towering rage
  • zhì志chōng冲niú牛dòu斗To have lofty aspirations
  • zhì志tóng同xīn心hé合to be of one mind
  • zhì志tóng同qì气hé合share same aspirations
  • zhì志tóng同dào道hé合share the same aspirations and ideals
  • zhì志zài在qiān千lǐ里Aim high and far
  • zhì志jiān坚xíng行kǔ苦firm will, arduous effort
  • zhì志shì士rén仁rén人Noble, benevolent, and sacrificing individuals
  • zhì志dà大cái才shū疏ambitious but lacking in talent
  • zhì志dà大cái才duǎn短ambitious but incompetent
  • zhì志dà大liàng量xiǎo小grand ambition, narrow mind

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Questions about 志在四海

What does 志在四海 mean?

志在四海 (zhì zài sì hǎi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to have grand ambitions that extend far and wide”.

How do you pronounce 志在四海?

志在四海 is pronounced zhì zài sì hǎi in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 志在四海 literally mean?

Literally, 志在四海 means “Ambition lies in the four seas”. It is used to mean “to have grand ambitions that extend far and wide”.

What is the Chinese definition of 志在四海?

犹志在四方。

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