Definition

1. Noun:
   • Mental and physical effort; the combined exertion of one's mind and strength: This term refers to the total energy and dedication a person invests in a task, encompassing both intellectual focus ("tâm") and physical labor ("sức").

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy đã bỏ nhiều tâm sức vào dự án này. (He devoted a lot of mental and physical effort into this project.)
  • Công việc đòi hỏi rất nhiều tâm sức. (The work requires a great deal of heart and strength.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in formal or literary contexts to emphasize a profound, wholehearted commitment that is both thoughtful and strenuous.

Variants and Related Words

• Tâm lực (n): A near-synonym meaning mental and physical power;心力.
  • Cô ấy dồn hết tâm lực để chăm sóc gia đình. (She poured all her heart and strength into caring for her family.)

Synonyms

• Effort: The use of physical or mental energy.
• Dedication: The quality of being committed to a task or purpose.
• Exertion: Physical or mental effort.

Related Idioms

• Dốc hết tâm sức: To devote all of one's heart and strength; to give something one's all.
  • Người nghệ sĩ dốc hết tâm sức cho tác phẩm cuối cùng. (The artist devoted all his heart and strength to his final work.)