Chinese word

心肠

Pronunciation

Pinyinxīn cháng

Meaning

  • nounkindness

Example

别小看他，心肠其实很软。bié xiǎo kàn tā xīn cháng qí shí hěn ruǎn

Don't underestimate him; he is actually soft-hearted.

Illustration for 心肠 (kindness)

More examples

表面冷漠并不代表他没有心肠。biǎo miàn lěng mò bìng bú dài biǎo tā méi yǒu xīn cháng

A cold exterior does not mean he lacks kindness.

Core concept

A humane inner character shown through gentle treatment and readiness to help.

Common phrases

  • 心肠好xīn cháng hǎo

    kind-hearted

  • 心肠软xīn cháng ruǎn

    soft-hearted

Similar words

心情xīn qíng: The temporary state of a person's feelings, including joy, sadness, or other moods.
脾气pí qì: A person's habitual temper and emotional manner, including a tendency to lose patience.
性格xìng gé: The stable inner traits that influence a person's behavior and responses.
心眼xīn yǎn: The way a person regards others, including hidden thoughts and intentions.

Definition in Chinese

指一个人对他人温和、关心并愿意帮助的情感或性格倾向，表现为不忍伤害别人且乐于扶助。zhǐ yí gè rén duì tā rén wēn hé guān xīn bìng yuàn yì bāng zhù de qíng gǎn huò xìng gé qīng xiàng biǎo xiàn wèi bù rěn shāng hài bié rén qiě lè yú fú zhù

Word origin

心 (xīn, "heart") + 肠 (cháng, "intestines") combines two body-part words to name the hidden emotional quality behind a person's conduct toward others.

Usage tips

  • The English bridge "soft-hearted" is useful, but the Chinese word can also include active concern and practical help, not only a tender reaction.

Other meanings

  • compassionnoun

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