single-minded; stubborn
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesadjective
single-minded; wholeheartedly dedicated
Describes being completely focused on or dedicated to something, often with a positive connotation.
Tā他
yī一
ge个
xīn心
yǎn眼
ér儿
wéi为
jí集
tǐ体
，
cóng从
bù不
jì计
jiào较
gè个
rén人
dé得
shī失
。
He is wholeheartedly dedicated to the collective, never caring about personal gain or loss.
Zhǐ只
yào要
yī一
ge个
xīn心
yǎn眼
ér儿
gàn干
gōng工
zuò作
，
méi没
yǒu有
zuò做
bù不
hǎo好
de的
shì事
。
As long as you work with single-minded dedication, there is nothing you cannot do well.
adjective
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
Metaphorically describes someone who refuses to change their mind or listen to others' advice; carries a negative connotation.
Zhè这
rén人
yī一
ge个
xīn心
yǎn眼
ér儿
，
bié别
rén人
shuō说
shén什
me么
yě也
bù不
tīng听
。
This person is so stubborn; he will not listen to what anyone says.
Nǐ你
bié别
yī一
ge个
xīn心
yǎn眼
ér儿
rèn认
sǐ死
lǐ理
，
yào要
xué学
huì会
biàn变
tōng通
。
Do not be so obstinate and stick to one rigid way of thinking; you need to learn to be flexible.