This is the 5193rd most frequent Chinese word.
一味
"一味" means "blindly" or "persistently without variation."
In this sentence, "一味" means 'blindly' or 'uncritically', describing the act of excessively focusing on efficiency without considering other factors.
他做事一味追求效率，却忽略了质量。
He blindly pursues efficiency in his work but neglects quality.
Here, "一味" implies 'exclusively' or 'only focusing on,' denoting an unbalanced emphasis on a single activity.
只顾一味地学习，却不关心健康会适得其反。
Only concentrating exclusively on studying and neglecting health may be counterproductive.
"一味地" is used to emphasize an excessive or overly singular focus on taking others' needs into account.