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The word 理想 is formed by combining the character 理, meaning "principle" or "reason", with 想, meaning "to think" or "to imagine". This compound directly links the concept of reasoned order with thought, resulting in a term that denotes an ideal or aspiration derived from logical contemplation.

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我的理想是当医生。

Wǒ de lǐxiǎng shì dāng yīshēng.

My dream is to become a doctor.

他有一个美好的理想。

Tā yǒu yīgè měihǎo de lǐxiǎng.

He has a beautiful ideal.

为了实现理想，我们必须努力工作。

Wèile shíxiàn lǐxiǎng, wǒmen bìxū nǔlì gōngzuò.

In order to realize our ideals, we must work hard.

如果理想不切实际，就很难实现。

Rúguǒ lǐxiǎng bù qiè shíjì, jiù hěn nán shíxiàn.

If an ideal is impractical, it is hard to achieve.

在追求理想的过程中，挫折与成长并存。

Zài zhuīqiú lǐxiǎng de guòchéng zhōng, cuòzhé yǔ chéngzhǎng bìng cún.

In the process of pursuing ideals, setbacks and growth coexist.

Word Definition - 理想

lǐ xiǎng an ideal; a dream; ideal; perfect

Individual Character Details

理 lǐ
想 xiǎng