Definition
用心 (yòng xīn) means 'attentive, diligent, careful' — it emphasizes putting effort and focus into a task, often with a sense of dedication. It is stronger than 小心 (careful to avoid danger) and 仔细 (meticulous in details), and more everyday than the formal 精心 (meticulous, done with great care). Unlike 动机 (motive, intention), 用心 as an adjective is about the quality of attention, not the reason behind an action.
adjective
attentivediligentcareful
Examples
- 用心。Tā xuéxí hěn yòng xīn.He studies very diligently.
- 用心,。Tā zuòcài hěn yòng xīn, měi dào cài dōu hěn hǎochī.She cooks very carefully, and every dish is delicious.
- 用心。Qǐng yòng xīn tīng lǎoshī de huà.Please listen attentively to the teacher.
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