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上进心上進心 shàng jìn xīn — motivation

shàng (fourth tone, falling) jìn (fourth tone, falling) xīn (first tone, high and level)shang4 jin4 xin1

Traditional: 上進心

motivation

HSK 6· HSK 1–6 (classic)noun
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Meanings

  1. motivation

    motivation; ambition

    noun

Character breakdown

  • 上
    shàng (fourth tone, falling)

    above, upper, on top of; to go up, to get on, to attend; last, previous (上个月)

    3 strokesRadical 一
  • 进進
    jìn (fourth tone, falling)

    to enter, to go in, to come in; to advance, to make progress; to take in, to import

    7 strokes⿺辶井Radical 辵
  • 心
    xīn (first tone, high and level)

    heart; mind, feelings, intention; the centre of something (中心)

    4 strokesRadical 心

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