全心全意 quánxīn-quányì heart and soul
(idiom) heart and soul; wholeheartedly
How to remember 全心全意: 全 whole + 心 heart + 意 idea = heart and soul.
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How it is used
- 'Wholeheartedly, heart and soul' - an adverb of total devotion: 全心全意为人民服务 (quánxīn-quányì wèi rénmín fúwù) to serve the people wholeheartedly.
- Describes selfless dedication to others or a cause; near-synonym 一心一意 (yìxīn-yíyì) stresses single-minded focus, whereas 全心全意 stresses giving your entire self.
Example sentences
- 我全心全意地支持你。 Wǒ quánxīnquányì de zhīchí nǐ.I support you whole-heartedly.