一心一意 (yī xīn yī yì) — single-minded, wholehearted
Definition
An idiom for doing something with full focus and devotion, usually modifying a verb. Compared to 全心全意, slightly shorter and more colloquial; 聚精会神 emphasizes concentration in the moment, not long-term devotion.
phrase
single-mindedwholehearted
Examples
- 一心一意。Tā yī xīn yī yì dì zhuī qiú zì jǐ de mèng xiǎng.She pursues her dreams single-mindedly.
- 一心一意。Zuò yán jiū xū yào yī xīn yī yì.Doing research requires single-mindedness.
- 一心一意，。Tā yī xīn yī yì dì liàn xí shū fǎ, zhōng yú yǒu le jìn bù.He practiced calligraphy single-mindedly and finally improved.
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