斗志

鬥志

dòuzhì

noun HSK 7-9 #11,588

Meanings

Literally 'fighting will' — the inner fire that drives someone to compete and persevere.

全队斗志昂扬。

Quánduì dòuzhì'ángyáng.

The whole team's fighting spirit is high.

失败并没有打消他的斗志。

Shībài bìng méiyǒu dǎxiāo tā de dòuzhì.

The failure didn't dampen his fighting spirit.

usage

斗志昂扬 (dòuzhì ángyáng, 'fighting spirit soaring high') is a common set phrase used in sports, military, and motivational contexts.

斗 dǒu

志 zhì