一心一意

yìxīn-yíyì

single-minded; with undivided attention

Dictionary entry

concentrating one's thoughts and efforts; single-minded; bent on

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一
心
一
意

See it in sentences

他一心一意学画画。

Tā yìxīn-yíyì xué huà huà.

English

He devotes himself wholly to painting.

谁做事能一心一意?

Shéi zuò shì néng yìxīn-yíyì?

English

Who can do things single-mindedly?

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