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    Expressing "to one's heart's content" with 尽情 (jìnqíng)

    Degree & Intensity
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 尽情 + Verb

    Explanation

    The adverb 尽情 (jìnqíng) means "to one's heart's content" or "to the fullest" and describes doing something freely and without restraint. It is placed before a verb to emphasize that the action is enjoyed thoroughly and completely. For example, 尽情享用 means "enjoy to your heart's content."

    Examples

    • 今天是你的生日，尽情玩吧！

      Jīntiān shì nǐ de shēngrì, jìnqíng wán ba!

      Today is your birthday—have fun to your heart's content!

    • 孩子们在海边尽情奔跑，笑声不断。

      Háizimen zài hǎibiān jìnqíng bēnpǎo, xiàoshēng bú duàn.

      The children ran freely on the beach, their laughter never stopping.

    • 难得放假，我要尽情睡个够。

      Nándé fàngjià, wǒ yào jìnqíng shuì gè gòu.

      It's rare to have a day off—I'm going to sleep to my heart's content.

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