half-hearted; indecisive; distracted
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
half-hearted; indecisive; with divided attention
Often used as a predicate or adverbial. Carries a negative connotation, implying lack of commitment or focus.
Jì既
rán然
jué决
dìng定
le了
，
jiù就
bù不
néng能
sān三
xīn心
èr二
yì意
。
Since you've made the decision, you can't waver or be half-hearted about it.
Zuò做
shì事
bù不
néng能
sān三
xīn心
èr二
yì意
，
yào要
yī一
xīn心
yī一
yì意
。
You can't do things with divided attention; you must be single-minded.
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Tā他
xué学
xí习
zǒng总
shì是
sān三
xīn心
èr二
yì意
，
suǒ所
yǐ以
chéng成
jì绩
bù不
hǎo好
。
He's always distracted when studying, so his grades are not good.
Rú如
guǒ果
nǐ你
sān三
xīn心
èr二
yì意
，
hěn很
nán难
qǔ取
dé得
chéng成
gōng功
。
If you are indecisive, it's difficult to achieve success.