壮志凌云 lofty ideals
Explanation
壮志：雄心壮志，远大的志向；凌云：直冲云霄，比喻志向高远。形容胸怀远大理想，志向高远。
Great ambition: great ambition, grand vision; Beyond the clouds: straight into the sky, signifies high aspirations. Describes the spirit of great ideals and high aspirations.
Origin Story
话说汉朝时期，有个名叫张骞的年轻人，从小就立志要为国家建功立业，他渴望看到祖国更加强大繁荣，心中充满了壮志凌云的豪情。一次偶然的机会，他听到西域有许多珍奇异宝，于是他便萌生了出使西域的想法，他渴望通过自己的努力，能够为国家带来更多的财富和资源，让国家更加强大。他克服了重重困难，终于说服了汉武帝，获得了出使西域的任务。在西域的艰辛旅程中，张骞经历了无数的磨难与挑战，但他始终坚守着自己的信念和理想，即使面对艰难险阻，他也从未放弃过自己的壮志凌云，最终完成了使命，为国家的繁荣富强做出了卓越贡献，他的故事也成为了后世学习的榜样。
In ancient China during the Han Dynasty, there lived a young man named Zhang Qian who, from a young age, resolved to make contributions to his country and achieve great feats. He yearned to see his homeland become stronger and more prosperous, his heart filled with lofty aspirations and great ambitions. By chance, he heard of the many treasures and rarities in the Western Regions, and the desire to undertake an embassy to this faraway land arose in him. He hoped that through his efforts, he would be able to bring back greater wealth and resources to his country, making it even stronger. After overcoming numerous obstacles, he finally persuaded Emperor Wu of Han and received the mission to travel to the Western Regions. On this arduous journey, Zhang Qian experienced countless hardships and challenges. However, he always held steadfast to his beliefs and ideals; even in the face of adversity, he never abandoned his lofty ambitions. In the end, he accomplished his mission, making an outstanding contribution to his country’s prosperity and strength. His story became a model for future generations to emulate.
Usage
用于形容人有远大的志向和抱负，多用于褒义。
Used to describe someone who has high aspirations and ambitions, mostly in a positive sense.
Examples
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李白诗句"仰天大笑出门去，我辈岂是蓬蒿人"便体现了壮志凌云的气概。
li bai shi ju "yang tian da xiao chu men qu, wo bei qi shi peng hao ren" bian ti xian le zhuang zhi ling yun de qi gai.
Li Bai's poem line "仰天大笑出门去，我辈岂是蓬蒿人" embodies the spirit of great ambition.
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他怀揣着壮志凌云的梦想，决心改变世界。
ta huai chuai zhe zhuang zhi ling yun de meng xiang, jue xin gai bian shi jie
He carried the dream of lofty ideals, determined to change the world..