进取心

進取心

jìnqǔxīn

noun #28,668

Meanings

1 enterprising spirit
2 initiative
3 ambition
4 drive to improve and advance

Characters

to advance; to move forward

to take; to obtain; to pursue

heart; mind; spirit

Examples

他工作努力，进取心强。

Tā gōngzuò nǔlì, jìnqǔxīn qiáng.

He works hard and has a strong drive to advance.

年轻人应该有进取心，不断突破自己。

Niánqīngrén yīnggāi yǒu jìnqǔxīn, bùduàn tūpò zìjǐ.

Young people should have ambition and keep challenging themselves.

Tips

memory

进 (advance) + 取 (to take/acquire) + 心 (heart/mind) = the heart that strives to advance and acquire. A simple breakdown that captures the concept of inner drive.

Stroke Order

进 jìn

取 qǔ

心 xīn