一心一意

yìxīn-yíyì

concentrating one's thoughts and efforts

HSK 7

漢字分解

一心一意 (yìxīn-yíyì) is a common Chinese idiom meaning to focus wholeheartedly and with undivided attention on one thing. It emphasizes dedication and single-mindedness.

Usage

  • Used to describe someone who is fully committed to a task or goal.
  • Often appears in formal speech or writing.

Common collocations and patterns

Nuance

This phrase stresses exclusive focus and loyalty to one purpose, stronger than 一心 alone. It is often used to praise someone's dedication.

例文

他一心一意地准备比赛。

Tā yìxīn-yíyì de zhǔnbèi bǐsài.

He is wholeheartedly preparing for the competition.

我们应该一心一意地工作。

Wǒmen yīnggāi yìxīn-yíyì de gōngzuò.

We should work with single-minded devotion.

她一心一意照顾生病的父亲。

Tā yìxīn-yíyì zhàogù shēngbìng de fùqin.

She is devotedly taking care of her sick father.