潜心 qiánxīn to concentrate fully on something
to concentrate fully on something; single-minded
How to remember 潜心: 潜 to hide + 心 heart = to concentrate fully on something.
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How it is used
- To devote oneself single-mindedly, with calm concentration - 潜心研究 (qiánxīn yánjiū) to immerse oneself in research; 潜心创作 to focus wholly on creating.
- Adverbial, always followed by an activity; conveys quiet, dedicated absorption over time.
- More studious and inward than 专心 (zhuānxīn, to concentrate); 潜心 implies devoting yourself deeply, often for a long pursuit.