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March 24, 2026
专心(專心)zhuānxīn(zhuan1xin1)
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.
Frequency#4145DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 专心 is often emphasized in education. Students are encouraged to concentrate fully on their studies, reflecting the cultural value placed on diligence and the pursuit of knowledge.
Memory Tip
Think of 专 (zhuān) as a 'special focus' and 心 (xīn) as 'heart.' Imagine your heart being drawn towards one special thing—this represents being fully concentrated and immersed in it, like an archer aiming at a target with all their heart.
Meanings of 专心
zhuānxīn(zhuan1xin1)
1to concentrate
2absorption
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About 专心
专心Simplified
專心Traditional
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名形词xíngróngcíadj-noun (adj.-n.)Part of Speech
#4145Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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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.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 专 (zhuān) as a 'special focus' and 心 (xīn) as 'heart.' Imagine your heart being drawn towards one special thing—this represents being fully concentrated and immersed in it, like an archer aiming at a target with all their heart.
Usage Notes
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.
HSK Study Tips
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.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 专心 is often emphasized in education. Students are encouraged to concentrate fully on their studies, reflecting the cultural value placed on diligence and the pursuit of knowledge.
Common Mistakes
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.
Adults rarely give the television their undivided attention.
3
他发觉对着麦克风他很难专心工作。
tā fā jué duì zháo mài kè fēng tā hěn nán zhuān xīn gōng zuò。
He found it hard to work with a microphone pointing at him.
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他专心地听着，然后砰地挂上电话。
tā zhuān xīn dì tīng zháo， ， rán hòu pēng dì guà shàng diàn。
He listened intently, then slammed down the phone.
5
克丽丝汀专心一意地听着, 一只臂肘抵在她的办公桌上.
kè lì sī tīng zhuān xīn yī yì dì tīng zháo, , yī zhī bì zhǒu dǐ zài tā de bàn gōng zhuō.
Christine had been listening intently, an elbow planted on her desk.
Cultural Notes for 专心
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of 专心 is often emphasized in education. Students are encouraged to concentrate fully on their studies, reflecting the cultural value placed on diligence and the pursuit of knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions about 专心
Yes, 专心 can be used in both formal and informal settings, making it versatile for everyday conversations.
Generally, yes. It implies a positive state of focus, but if someone is too focused to the detriment of their health or relationships, it could be viewed negatively.
Try forming sentences where you describe activities you need to focus on, such as '我需要专心学习中文' (I need to concentrate on studying Chinese).
