全心全意

quánxīn-quányì

idiom HSK 7 #10,462

Meanings

1 wholeheartedly; with all one's heart and soul
2 heart and soul

Characters

intention; mind

Literally 'whole heart, whole mind' — total dedication.

Examples

她全心全意照顾生病的母亲。

Tā quánxīn-quányì zhàogù shēngbìng de mǔqīn.

She wholeheartedly cares for her sick mother.

他全心全意投入到工作中。

Tā quánxīn-quányì tóurù dào gōngzuò zhōng.

He throws himself into his work heart and soul.

Tips

culture

全心全意为人民服务 (quánxīn-quányì wèi rénmín fúwù, 'serve the people wholeheartedly') is one of the most famous political slogans in China, originating from Mao Zedong. You'll still see it on government buildings today.

Stroke Order

全 quán

心 xīn

意 yì