心迹 (xīn jī) — one's true feelings, innermost thoughts

Definition

Literary word for one's 'true inner feelings' — emphasizes sincerity and authenticity, often used when someone reveals or is understood to have heartfelt intent. Reads as more written and elevated than 想法 or 感受.

noun

one's true feelingsinnermost thoughts

Examples

心迹。
Tā tōng guò zhè shǒu shī biǎo míng le zì jǐ de xīn jī.
He expressed his true feelings through this poem.
，心迹。
Zài zhè fēng xìn lǐ, tā dì yī cì xiàng péng you tǔ lù le xīn jī.
In this letter, she revealed her innermost thoughts to a friend for the first time.
心迹。
Tā de xīn jī zuì zhōng hái shì bèi dà jiā kàn dǒng le.
His true intentions were ultimately understood by everyone.

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