只顾 (zhǐ gù) — solely focused on (something), preoccupied with (often to the neglect of other matters)
Definition
只顾 (zhǐ gù) means 'to be so focused on one thing that you ignore everything else' — often with a critical tone. 投入 describes the same absorption but is neutral, while 只管 also signals single-minded focus.
adverb
solely focused on (something)preoccupied with (often to the neglect of other matters)
Examples
- 只顾，。Tā zhǐ gù zhuàn qián, bù guān xīn jiā rén.He only cares about making money and doesn't care about his family.
- 只顾，。Bié zhǐ gù shuō huà, kuài kāi chē ba.Don't just talk; hurry up and drive.
- 只顾，。Tā zhǐ gù kàn shū, méi zhù yì diàn huà xiǎng le.She was so absorbed in reading that she didn't notice the phone ringing.
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