to focus one's attention; to concentrate on (doing sth)

zhuān xīn

zh+uān·1st tonex+īn·1st tone

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He is absorbed in the study of Latin.

他专心致志地学习拉丁语。

Takeo is engrossed in solving mathematical problems.

建夫专心致志地解决数学问题。

It is too noisy around here; I can't concentrate.

周围太吵了，我无法专心学习。

Tom doesn't pay attention in school.

汤姆在学校里不专心。

Give your whole attention to what you are doing.

请专心做你正在做的事情。

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