志
aspiration; will; record; mark
Meanings
7 senses · 32 examplesnoun
aspiration; ambition; ideal
Refers to one's long-term goal or desired life path.
He has harbored the aspiration to become a doctor since childhood.
We share the same ideals and have become best friends.
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He fulfilled his childhood ambition.
This scientist spent his whole life pursuing his aspiration.
Many young people have the aspiration to travel around the world.
noun
will; morale; resolve
Refers to one's mental strength and sense of dignity.
Even though his family is poor, he still has a strong sense of self-respect.
He used his strong willpower to overcome the illness.
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Don't give up when facing difficulties, firm up your willpower.
This young team has high morale.
A poor person with self-respect can still achieve great things.
verb
to weigh; to measure
dialectUsed exclusively in regional dialects, usually with reduplication or followed by 一～ to indicate a brief measurement.
Use the scale to weigh the apples.
Use this ruler to measure the length of this cloth.
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Mom asked me to measure how much rice there is.
Help me weigh this package.
Use the ruler to measure the width of the table.
verb
to record; to commemorate
formalUsed to mark important events or express permanent remembrance.
We mark our wedding anniversary with celebration.
This article commemorates the compatriots who died in the earthquake.
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His contributions will always be remembered.
This stone stele records the battle of that year.
We should record this important historical moment.
noun
record; annals; chronicle
formalRefers to formal written records of local history, events, or miscellaneous content.
This magazine is a miscellany about technological development.
The county annals record hundreds of years of local history.
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Records of the Three Kingdoms is a famous Chinese historical chronicle.
This natural history miscellany introduces rare treasures from around the world.
He compiled the local annals of his hometown's customs and scenery.
noun
mark; sign; symbol
Refers to a visible mark used to identify or indicate something.
This road sign is a marker for expressways.
He drew a mark in the book to remind himself.
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This tattoo is a mark of his identity.
Please put a clear mark on your luggage.
The red marks on the map represent important attractions.
noun
surname Zhi
A common Chinese family name.
Mr. Zhi is the new manager of our company.
I know a teacher whose surname is Zhi.