Chinese word

心中

Pronunciation

Pinyinxīn zhōng

Meaning

  • nounheart

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 心中的想法xīn zhōng de xiáng fǎ

    thoughts in one's heart

Similar words

心里xīn lǐ: The inner place where a person holds thoughts and feelings.
内心nèi xīn: A person's true inner feelings, especially those kept from others.

Definition in Chinese

心中指人心里隐含的意念、感情或态度。xīn zhōng zhǐ rén xīn lǐ yǐn hán de yì niàn gǎn qíng huò tài dù

Word origin

心 (xīn, "heart; mind") + 中 (zhōng, "inside") presents the inner mind as a place where private thoughts and feelings are held.

Usage tips

  • 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.

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