determined to study; eager to learn
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to be determined to pursue one's studies; to have a strong desire to learn
formalOften used in the set phrase 有心向学 (yǒuxīn xiàngxué). Implies a earnest, dedicated attitude toward learning and is typically used in formal or written contexts.
Tā他
yǒu有
xīn心
xiàng向
xué学
，
měi每
tiān天
dū都
dú读
dào到
shēn深
yè夜
。
He is determined to study, reading until late every night.
Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
xiàng向
xué学
xīn心
qiáng强
，
lǎo老
shī师
dōu都
hěn很
xǐ喜
huan欢
tā他
。
This child has a strong desire to learn, and all the teachers like him very much.
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Yǒu有
xīn心
xiàng向
xué学
de的
rén人
，
bù不
huì会
jué觉
de得
dú读
shū书
kǔ苦
。
Those who are eager to learn do not find studying to be bitter.
Tā他
suī虽
rán然
jiā家
jìng境
pín贫
hán寒
，
dàn但
yī一
xiàng向
xiàng向
xué学
。
Although his family was poor, he has always been eager to learn.