HSK · Level 120
45 words
Chinese word
心眼儿
Pronunciation
Pinyinxīn yǎnr
Meaning
- noungood heart
Example
她心眼儿好，总是帮别人。tā xīn yǎnr hǎo zǒng shì bāng bié rén
She has a good heart and always helps others.
More examples
他心眼儿好，会照顾家人。tā xīn yǎnr hǎo huì zhào gù jiā rén
He is good-hearted and looks after his family.
Core concept
An inner way of reading people and situations that may appear as considerate concern or clever calculation.
Common phrases
心眼儿好xīn yǎnr hǎo
good-hearted
有心眼儿yǒu xīn yǎnr
considerate
Similar words
关心guān xīn: Concern and attention directed toward another person's situation or needs.
关怀guān huái: Caring support and thoughtful help for someone facing difficulties.
爱心ài xīn: A warm, loving wish to care for others and help them.
善意shàn yì: Goodwill and a sincere intention to do something helpful for someone.
Definition in Chinese
心眼儿（名）在口语中既可指体贴、替人着想的心，也可指算计、心计，具体含义依语境而定。xīn yǎnr míng zài kóu yǔ zhōng jì kě zhǐ tǐ tiē tì rén zhuó xiǎng de xīn yě kě zhǐ suàn jì xīn jì jù tǐ hán yì yī yǔ jìng ér dìng
Word origin
心 (xīn, "heart") + 眼 (yǎn, "eye") creates the image of an inner eye that reads people, while 儿 (ér, "rhotic suffix") marks the colloquial form.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, the surrounding description of a person usually determines whether this noun sounds approving or critical, so its tone should not be judged from the word alone.