Chinese word

心

Pronunciation

Pinyinxīn

Meaning

  • nounheart

Example

他有一颗善良的心。tā yǒu yì kē shàn liáng de xīn

He has a kind heart.

Illustration for 心 (heart)

More examples

今天我的心情很好，工作很顺利。jīn tiān wǒ de xīn qíng hěn hǎo gōng zuò hěn shùn lì

Today I am in a good mood, and work is going smoothly.

Core concept

A person's inward core, understood as the source of emotion, thought, and will.

Common phrases

  • 心情xīn qíng

    mood

  • 心事xīn shì

    worries on one's mind

  • 心脏xīn zàng

    heart

Similar words

心情xīn qíng: The mood and feelings a person has at a given moment.
心里xīn lǐ: Thoughts and feelings within a person's mind.
内心nèi xīn: The hidden feelings a person keeps within.
情绪qíng xù: A changing emotional state marked by feelings such as joy, anger, sadness, and fear.

Definition in Chinese

表示人的内在感受、思想和意志，常指情感或心境。biǎo shì rén de nèi zài gǎn shòu sī xiǎng hé yì zhì cháng zhǐ qíng gǎn huò xīn jìng

Word origin

The character 心 (xīn, "heart") comes from the shape of a physical heart, whose central role led to its figurative meaning for the inner self.

Usage tips

  • In English, heart can sound strongly emotional or romantic, but this Chinese noun also fits calm statements about a person's attitude or character.

Other meanings

  • feelingnoun
  • emotionnoun

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