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“in one's heart” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxīn lǐ

Example

我心里很高兴。wǒ xīn lǐ hěn gāo xìng

I feel very happy inside.

Illustration for 心里 (in one's heart)

How to say “in one's heart” in Chinese

“In one's heart” in Chinese is 心里 (xīn lǐ).

The private space where a person's thoughts and feelings exist.

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

Example sentences with 心里

他表面上很平静，心里却很紧张。tā biǎo miàn shàng hěn píng jìng xīn lǐ què hěn jǐn zhāng

He seems calm on the surface, but he is very nervous inside.

Tips for using 心里

  • The heart in this expression is not limited to romance; the word also covers everyday thoughts, opinions, and attitudes.

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