Meanings of 专心
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专注 (zhuānzhù) - use 专心 when emphasizing the emotional involvement in a task, while 专注 focuses more on the act of concentrating without emotional nuance.
When using 专心, be mindful of its formality; it is suitable for both written and spoken contexts. Common collocations include 专心学习 (concentrate on studying) or 专心工作 (focus on work). A common mistake is using it with incorrect tones, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words.
As an HSK 5 word, 专心 connects with other terms related to focus and attention, such as 注意 (zhùyì, to pay attention) and 集中 (jízhōng, to concentrate). Students should practice using it in sentences to reinforce its meaning and to distinguish it from similar words.
Learners often confuse 专心 with 注意 (zhùyì), thinking they are interchangeable. For instance, saying '我注意学习' (I pay attention to studying) instead of the more appropriate '我专心学习' (I concentrate on studying) can lead to subtle differences in meaning.
Pronunciation of 专心
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How to say to concentrate in Chinese
“to concentrate” in Chinese is专心
专心 refers to the state of being fully focused and absorbed in an activity or task. It is commonly used in contexts where one needs to concentrate, such as studying or working. The term conveys a sense of deep engagement, often implying the exclusion of distractions.
When to use 专心
When using 专心, be mindful of its formality; it is suitable for both written and spoken contexts. Common collocations include 专心学习 (concentrate on studying) or 专心工作 (focus on work). A common mistake is using it with incorrect tones, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with other words.
专心 or something close to it
专注 (zhuānzhù) - use 专心 when emphasizing the emotional involvement in a task, while 专注 focuses more on the act of concentrating without emotional nuance.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 专心 with 注意 (zhùyì), thinking they are interchangeable. For instance, saying '我注意学习' (I pay attention to studying) instead of the more appropriate '我专心学习' (I concentrate on studying) can lead to subtle differences in meaning.
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Grammar Patterns of 专心
专心 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
他一面做作业，一面看电视，做事一点儿都不____。
He did his homework while watching TV — he can't focus on anything at all.
Example Sentences for 专心 (5)
Frequently Asked Questions about 专心
Yes, 专心 can be used in both formal and informal settings, making it versatile for everyday conversations.
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