志在千里 aim at a thousand li
Explanation
形容抱负远大，理想崇高。
describes great ambitions and high ideals
Origin Story
战国时期，有个名叫乐毅的将军，从小就立志要为国家建功立业。他勤奋好学，熟读兵书，精通谋略，深得燕昭王赏识。公元前284年，燕国与齐国发生战争，乐毅临危受命，率领燕军攻打齐国。他运筹帷幄，指挥若定，连连告捷，攻克了七十多座城池，齐国几乎亡国。乐毅的功绩，千古流芳，他的名声传遍了整个华夏大地。然而，乐毅始终保持着清醒的头脑，他深知，个人的荣辱兴衰，都与国家的兴亡荣辱息息相关。正是这种“志在千里”的远大抱负，才使他最终取得了辉煌的成就。
During the Warring States period, there was a general named Le Yi, who since childhood aspired to serve the country and achieve great feats. He studied diligently, was well-versed in military books, and was proficient in strategy, earning the appreciation of King Zhao of Yan. In 284 BC, a war broke out between Yan and Qi, and Le Yi, under dire circumstances, was given the mission to lead the Yan army in attacking Qi. His strategic planning and decisive command brought successive victories, resulting in the capture of over seventy cities. Qi was nearly destroyed. Le Yi’s achievements are renowned throughout history, and his fame spread throughout China. Despite his success, Le Yi remained clear-headed, fully aware that a person’s fate is inextricably linked to the rise and fall of their nation. It was this great ambition, his "aim at a thousand li," that enabled him to ultimately achieve his glorious success.
Usage
常用作谓语、定语；用于书面语。
often used as predicate and attributive; used in written language.
Examples
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他虽然年迈，但志在千里，仍然充满活力。
tā suīrán niánmài, dàn zhì zài qiānlǐ, réngrán chōngmǎn huólì.
Although he is elderly, he has great aspirations and is still full of vitality.
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年轻人要有志在千里，为国家建设贡献力量。
niánqīng rén yào yǒu zhì zài qiānlǐ, wèi guójiā jiànshè gòngxiàn lìliàng
Young people should have great aspirations and contribute to the construction of the country.