一心二用 yī xīn èr yòng ㄧ ㄒㄧㄣ ㄦˋ ㄩㄥˋ jat1 sam1 ji6 jung6

  • to do two things at once (idiom)
  • to multitask
  • to divide one's attention

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 一 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 不能 ( bù néng bat1 nang4 ) 一心二用 ( yī xīn èr yòng jat1 sam1 ji6 jung6 )。

    I can't do two things at a time.

  • 你 ( nǐ nei5 ) 不能 ( bù néng bat1 nang4 ) 一心二用 ( yī xīn èr yòng jat1 sam1 ji6 jung6 )。

    You can't do two things at once.

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