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全心全意 (wholeheartedly) vs 全力以赴 (to give one's all) — use 全心全意 when emphasizing emotional commitment, while 全力以赴 focuses more on effort and determination.
This idiom is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but is particularly common in personal expressions of love or commitment. Be careful with tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning. Common collocations include ‘全心全意地爱’ (to love wholeheartedly).
While this idiom is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it connects well with vocabulary related to emotions and relationships. At this level, focus on understanding the emotional weight of the phrase and how it can enhance conversational skills.
Learners often confuse this idiom with similar expressions like '尽心尽力' (to do one's best), which lacks the emotional weight of 全心全意. For example, saying '我尽心尽力爱她' instead of '我全心全意爱她' changes the nuance significantly.
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How to say heart and soul in Chinese
“heart and soul” in Chinese is全心全意
全心全意 is an idiom that means to do something wholeheartedly or with complete dedication. It conveys a sense of total commitment and sincerity towards a person or task, often used in personal relationships or when discussing work ethics.
When to use 全心全意
This idiom is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but is particularly common in personal expressions of love or commitment. Be careful with tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning. Common collocations include ‘全心全意地爱’ (to love wholeheartedly).
全心全意 or something close to it
全心全意 (wholeheartedly) vs 全力以赴 (to give one's all) — use 全心全意 when emphasizing emotional commitment, while 全力以赴 focuses more on effort and determination.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse this idiom with similar expressions like '尽心尽力' (to do one's best), which lacks the emotional weight of 全心全意. For example, saying '我尽心尽力爱她' instead of '我全心全意爱她' changes the nuance significantly.
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It literally translates to 'all heart, all intention', emphasizing complete dedication.
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