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“inner feelings” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinnèi xīn

Example

我内心很高兴。wǒ nèi xīn hěn gāo xìng

I feel very happy inside.

Illustration for 内心 (inner feelings)

How to say “inner feelings” in Chinese

“Inner feelings” in Chinese is 内心 (nèi xīn).

The hidden center of a person that holds authentic emotion and thought rather than public expression.

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

Example sentences with 内心

尽管外表平静，我内心却很紧张。jín guǎn wài biǎo píng jìng wǒ nèi xīn què hěn jǐn zhāng

Although I seem calm on the outside, I feel very nervous inside.

Tips for using 内心

  • Unlike English heart, which often points mainly to emotion, this word naturally includes private thinking as well as feeling.

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