Correct
明志
/ míngzhì /
Strokes
Definition
to demonstrate one's sincere convictions
Example
As a Verb
show one's high ideals; state one's own views/attitude/ambition/aspirations
1
Tā
他
xiě
写
zhè
这
shǒu
首
shī
诗
zànměi
赞美
júhuā
菊花
yǐ
以
míngzhì
明志
。
He wrote this poem praising the chrysanthemum to illustrate his own attitude.
2
Xùxū
蓄须
míngzhì
明志
grow a beard to state one's ideals