Definition
This four-character idiom (成语) means to do something with complete sincerity and earnestness. It functions adverbially, usually followed by 地, to modify a verb expressing an action done with genuine goodwill—like helping, apologizing, or serving. The literal translation is 'sincere heart, sincere intention'. It's more formal than everyday speech and often appears in serious or heartfelt contexts.
f.e.
earnestly and sincerelywith all one's heart
Examples
- 诚心诚意。Tā chéng xīn chéng yì de bāngzhù biérén.He helps others earnestly and sincerely.
- 诚心诚意。Tāmen chéng xīn chéng yì de wèi rénmín fúwù.They serve the people earnestly and sincerely.
- 诚心诚意。Wǒ chéng xīn chéng yì de xiàng nǐ dàoqiàn.I apologize to you earnestly and sincerely.
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