窝心 (wō xīn) — (v.o.) to feel upset, wronged, or disappointed (due to unfair treatment); to harbor grievances
Definition
窝心 (wōxīn) means feeling hurt and let down because of unfair treatment — a sulky, sulk-like upset rather than plain sadness. It implies the person feels wronged, not just disappointed.
verb
(v.o.) to feel upsetwrongedor disappointed (due to unfair treatment)to harbor grievances
Examples
- ，。Tā shòu le wěi qu, wō le yí dù zi xīn.He suffered grievances and harbored a bellyful of upset.
- 窝心。Zhè jiàn shì ràng tā hěn wō xīn.This matter made him very upset.
- 窝心，。Bié zài wō xīn le, xiǎng kāi diǎn.Don't be upset anymore; try to look on the bright side.
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