This is the 460th most frequent Chinese word.
理想
"理想" means "ideal" or "aspiration."
Here, '理想' is used as an adjective to describe something that perfectly meets a certain standard or expectation, implying idealness.
这个地方真是理想的旅游胜地。
This place is truly an ideal tourist destination.
In this sentence, '理想' refers to an aspiration or goal that someone dreams of achieving in life. It is used as a noun to denote one's ambitions.
我的理想是成为一名医生。
My aspiration is to become a doctor.
In this example, '理想' once again functions as a noun, representing aspirations or dreams that one wishes to achieve given efforts and determination.