全心全意
- Literal
- whole heart, whole mind
- Figurative
- Heart and soul; doing something wholeheartedly and without reservation.
Where does 全心全意 come from?
It does not come from a specific tale; it is a set phrase built from two parallel pairs (全心 "whole heart" and 全意 "whole mind, whole intent") that reinforce each other to stress total commitment. It is a modern expression that spread during the twentieth century, especially in political and public-service language, where it often appears in the formula 全心全意为人民服务 ("to serve the people heart and soul"). Today it is in fully everyday use.
How is 全心全意 used? Two examples
- 她全心全意地照顾生病的母亲。
She looks after her sick mother heart and soul.
- 我们公司全心全意为客户服务。
Our company serves its customers wholeheartedly.
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