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“heart” in Chinese

Chinese

Also心脏 (xīn zàng) · 心 (xīn) · 心灵 (xīn líng)

Pronunciation

Pinyinxīn zhōng

Example

他在心中有一个秘密。tā zài xīn zhōng yǒu yí gè mì mì

He has a secret in his heart.

Illustration for 心中 (heart)

How to say “heart” in Chinese

“Heart” in Chinese is 心中 (xīn zhōng).

The inner space where a person holds thoughts, feelings, and attitudes.

Full entry for 心中: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 心中

他没有说出来,但我知道他心中的想法。tā méi yǒu shuō chū lái dàn wǒ zhī dào tā xīn zhōng de xiáng fǎ

He did not say it, but I know the thoughts in his heart.

Tips for using 心中

  • This word is common in stories and other writing when a person's feelings or thoughts are described, so it often sounds more written than conversational.

Other Chinese words for “heart”

医生说他的心脏有问题。yī shēng shuō tā de xīn zàng yǒu wèn tí

The doctor said there was a problem with his heart.

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心

xīn

nounheart

他有一颗善良的心。tā yǒu yì kē shàn liáng de xīn

He has a kind heart.

音乐能治愈人的心灵。yīn yuè néng zhì yù rén de xīn líng

Music can heal people's hearts.

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