Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
用心
yòngxīn
Description
"用心"的意思是做事情的时候很认真，很专心。
"用心" means to do things very seriously and attentively.
我们学习的时候要用心，这样才能学得好。
We need to 用心 when we study so that we can learn well.
Meanings
用心yòngxīn
to be attentive; put one's heart into something
他很用心地照顾家人。
He takes care of his family with great care.
用心yòngxīn
diligently; with concentration and effort
你要用心听老师说话。
You need to listen carefully to the teacher.
用心yòngxīn
intention; motive (often hidden)
我不知道他这么做的用心是什么。
I don't know what his intention is in doing this.
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Notes
- Etymology
用 (use) + 心 (heart/mind), literally "to use one's heart."
- Nuance
usually positive (careful, devoted), but 用心 as a noun can mean a hidden motive.
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