志高气扬 high-spirited and ambitious
Explanation
形容志气高昂而自得。
Describes someone who is proud and self-confident due to high ambition.
Origin Story
话说唐朝时期，一位名叫李白的年轻书生，胸怀大志，一心想为国家建功立业。他从小饱读诗书，文采飞扬，对未来充满信心。一日，他告别家乡，前往长安参加科举考试，希望能通过自己的才华，实现自己的抱负。沿途山水秀丽，李白心情激昂，他一路吟诗作赋，歌声响彻山谷，展现出他志高气扬的精神风貌。在长安，他参加科考，虽然最终未能高中，但他并没有气馁，仍然保持着积极乐观的心态，继续追求自己的理想。他相信，只要坚持不懈，总有一天能够实现自己的抱负，为国家做出贡献。李白的精神，激励了无数后人，成为了中华民族自强不息的象征。
In the Tang Dynasty, a young scholar named Li Bai harbored great ambitions, determined to serve his country. From a young age, he was well-versed in literature, and he was full of confidence in his future. One day, he left his hometown and traveled to Chang'an to take the imperial examinations, hoping to use his talents to realize his aspirations. Along the way, the beautiful scenery uplifted his spirits. His high spirits were evident in his poems and songs, his voice echoing across the valleys. In Chang'an, he participated in the examinations but ultimately did not succeed. Yet, he was not discouraged and remained optimistic in his pursuit of his ideals. He believed that through perseverance, he would one day achieve his ambitions and contribute to his country. Li Bai's spirit inspired countless people and became a symbol of the unyielding spirit of the Chinese nation.
Usage
多用于形容人有远大抱负，精神饱满，充满自信的状态。
Often used to describe someone with great ambitions, full of energy and self-confidence.
Examples
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他这次考试取得好成绩，真是志高气扬。
ta zhe ci kaoshi qude hao chengji,zhen shi zhi gao qi yang.
He achieved good results in this exam, really proud and high-spirited.
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年轻人，要志高气扬，敢于挑战。
qingnianren,yao zhi gao qi yang,ganyu tiaozhan
Young people should be ambitious and dare to challenge.