理想 (lǐxiǎng) — how to say "ideal" in Chinese

Measure word: 个 (gè)

理想

Ideal, dream

Radicals / Keys

Heart

#61 · xīn · 4 strokes

Jade

#96 · · 5 strokes

Examples

他从小到大的理想就是成为一名医生,帮助那些生病的人恢复健康。

His dream since childhood has been to become a doctor and help sick people recover their health.

这是我的理想

This is my dream.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "ideal" in Chinese?

"ideal" in Chinese is 理想 (lǐxiǎng).

What does 理想 mean in English?

理想 (lǐxiǎng) means "Ideal, dream".

How is 理想 pronounced?

It is pronounced lǐxiǎng (written as lixiang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "ideal" in Chinese characters?

It is written 理想.

What HSK level is 理想?

理想 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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