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一心一意

yī xīn yī yì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • concentrating one's thoughts and efforts
  • single-minded
  • bent on
  • intently

Definition

形容专心致志，毫不分心。

Wholeheartedly; with one heart and one mind; devotedly.

Usage

多用于形容做事专注、感情专一或态度诚恳。

Used to describe focusing on a task, being devoted in a relationship, or having a sincere attitude.

Examples

  • 1 他做任何事都一心一意，从不半途而废。 (He does everything wholeheartedly and never gives up halfway.)
  • 2 她一心一意地照顾生病的母亲，令人感动。 (She takes care of her sick mother with devoted attention, which is touching.)
  • 3 在爱情中，他始终一心一意，从未变心。 (In love, he has always been wholehearted and never changed his heart.)
  • 4 学习时，要一心一意，不能三心二意。 (When studying, you must be focused and not distracted.)
  • 5 他对科学研究一心一意，最终取得了重大突破。 (He devoted himself entirely to scientific research and finally made a major breakthrough.)

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