理想 (lǐ xiǎng): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 理想 means “ideal” or “aspiration”. It refers to a desired state or outcome that one hopes to achieve or attain. This word is commonly used in the context of personal goals, such as career aspirations or life ambitions. It can also be used to describe the ideal characteristics or qualities of a person or thing.

Translation

Noun: ideal, dream

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我的理想是成为一名医生wǒ de lǐxiǎng shì chéngwéi yīmíng yīshēngMy ideal is to become a doctor
她的理想是成为一名音乐家tā de lǐxiǎng shì chéngwéi yīmíng yīnyuèjiāHer ideal is to become a musician
他的理想是创立一家自己的公司tā de lǐxiǎng shì chuànglì yī jiā zìjǐ de gōngsīHis ideal is to start his own company
我们都有自己的理想wǒmen dōu yǒu zìjǐ de lǐxiǎngWe all have our own ideals
理想与现实有时候会有差距lǐxiǎng yǔ xiànshí yǒu shíhòu huì yǒu chājùThere can be a gap between ideals and reality
这个项目符合我的理想和价值观zhège xiàngmù fúhé wǒ de lǐxiǎng hé jiàzhíguānThis project aligns with my ideals and values
他们的理想是建立一个更公平的社会tāmen de lǐxiǎng shì jiànlì yīgè gèng gōngpíng de shèhuìTheir ideal is to create a more fair society

HSK

理想 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 理想 with Pinyin and English Translation