内心 (nèi xīn) — heart (as seat of emotions); innermost being
Definition
内心 refers to one's inner feelings or mental state, more formal than 心里. 心底 is stronger, pointing to the deepest, most private feelings.
noun
heart (as seat of emotions)innermost being
Examples
- 内心。Tā nèi xīn fēi cháng gǎn dòng.She is very moved in her heart.
- 内心。Tā nèi xīn yì zhí hěn píng jìng.His heart has always been calm.
- 内心。Wǒ nèi xīn de huà bù xiǎng gào sù bié rén.I don't want to tell others the words in my heart.
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