Definition
一条心 is a fixed phrase meaning 'to be of one mind' or 'to share a common purpose'. It describes a group of people who are united in thought or goal, often used in contexts of teamwork, family unity, or collective effort. The literal image is 'one strip of heart' — everyone's heart beats as one. It's commonly used as a predicate (大家一条心) or as part of longer expressions like 万众一条心.
n.
to be of one mindto share a common purposeunited in thought
Examples
- 一条心,。Quán jiā rén yī tiáo xīn, yìqǐ dù guò le nánguān.The whole family was of one mind and got through the hard times together.
- 一条心,。Zhǐyào dàjiā yī tiáo xīn, jiù méiyǒu zuò bù chéng de shì.As long as everyone is united, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished.
- 一条心,。Zhège tuánduì shàngxià yī tiáo xīn, zuìzhōng yíngdé le bǐsài.The whole team was of one mind from top to bottom and finally won the competition.
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