desire to excel over others
The Chinese idiom, Pinyin is "Zhangqi á ngxi ǎǎ NSH è ng", which means to be competitive, to be strong, to like to surpass and overpower others in everything. It comes from Qun Yin Lei Xuan Beiqiang Lei Haishen Ji Wangkui suishen.
Idiom usage
Used as a predicate, attribute, or object; used in writing
The origin of Idioms
In qunyin Lei Xuan, Beiqiang Lei, Haishen Ji, Wang Kui vs. Shen: "I'm afraid he praises and criticizes the village and tries to win over others, but he only wants the bustard to be happy."
Idiom explanation
He is competitive. Strive for the strong, everything like to surpass and overwhelm others.
desire to excel over others
which it would be awkward to disclose - nán yán zhī yǐn
seek life in the midst of death - sǐ zhōng qiú shēng
blazing fire and dry wood -- from bad to worse - liè huǒ gān chái
one who lives secluded and does not admire wealth and high emolument - gāo rén yì shì
look impressive but lack real worth - xū yǒu qí biǎo