潜心

qián xīn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

专心致志，深入而专注地做某事。

to focus one's mind; to concentrate; to devote oneself to something with deep attention.

通常用作动词，后面常跟介词'于'，表示在某方面投入全部精力。

Often used as a verb, followed by the preposition '于' to indicate dedicating full energy to a particular area.

1 他潜心研究中国古代文学，成绩斐然。 (He devoted himself to the study of ancient Chinese literature and achieved remarkable results.)
2 这位科学家潜心二十年，终于攻克了技术难关。 (This scientist devoted himself for twenty years and finally overcame the technical difficulties.)
3 她潜心于绘画创作，作品深受好评。 (She concentrated on painting creation, and her works were well-received.)
4 为了准备考试，他决定潜心学习三个月。 (To prepare for the exam, he decided to focus on studying for three months.)
5 他在寺庙里潜心修行，不问世事。 (He practiced meditation in the temple with deep concentration, ignoring worldly affairs.)

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