心里 (xīn lǐ) — in one's heart; in one's mind (referring to inner feelings or thoughts)
Definition
心里 points to one's inner feelings or thoughts ("in one's heart/mind"). It is more about what's going on inside than 心 (the organ) or 内心 (one's innermost being as a self).
noun
in one's heartin one's mind (referring to inner feelings or thoughts)
Easily confused
Examples
- 。Wǒ bǎ nǐ de huà jì zài xīn lǐ.I'll keep your words in my heart.
- 心里。Wǒ xīn lǐ hěn nán guò.I feel very sad in my heart.
- 心里？Nǐ xīn lǐ zài xiǎng shén me?What are you thinking in your mind?
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