hope to attain; aim for
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to hope to attain; to aim for
literaryA classical/literary term, not commonly used in modern spoken Chinese. Often appears in formal or philosophical contexts.
Qī期
yú于
zhì至
shàn善
。
To aim for the ultimate good.
Wéi为
xué学
zhī之
dào道
，
qī期
yú于
míng明
lǐ理
。
The way of learning aims at understanding principles.
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Jūn君
zǐ子
xiū修
shēn身
，
qī期
yú于
wán完
shàn善
rén人
gé格
。
A gentleman cultivates himself, aiming to perfect his character.