devote oneself to; concentrate on
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to concentrate one's will; to devote oneself wholeheartedly; to focus intently
literaryLiterary/formal register. Often used to describe dedication to scholarship, ideals, or long-term goals.
Tā他
dǔ笃
zhì志
yú于
gǔ古
diǎn典
wén文
xué学
yán研
jiū究
，
shù数
shí十
nián年
rú如
yī一
rì日
。
He has devoted himself wholeheartedly to classical literature research for decades without wavering.
Shào少
nián年
dǔ笃
zhì志
，
lǎo老
ér而
mí弥
jiān坚
。
Devoted in youth, he became even firmer in old age.
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Tā他
dǔ笃
zhì志
jīng经
xué学
，
bù不
qiú求
wén闻
dá达
。
He concentrated exclusively on classical studies, seeking no fame or advancement.