一心二用 — “To try to do two things at once”
一心二用 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to try to do two things at once”. To have one's mind on two things, often resulting in reduced efficiency or poor outcomes. Literally, “one mind, two uses”.
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一心二用 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一心二用 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 一心二用
学习时，如果一心二用，就很难集中注意力，学习效果也会大打折扣
When studying, if you try to do two things at once, it's difficult to concentrate, and your learning effectiveness will be greatly reduced.
Idioms Related to 一心二用
Antonyms of 一心二用
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Open the tool →Questions about 一心二用
What does 一心二用 mean?
一心二用 (yī xīn èr yòng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to try to do two things at once”.
How do you pronounce 一心二用?
一心二用 is pronounced yī xīn èr yòng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一心二用 literally mean?
Literally, 一心二用 means “one mind, two uses”. It is used to mean “to try to do two things at once”.
What is the Chinese definition of 一心二用?
指同时做两件事