Definition
内心 (nèi xīn) refers to the innermost heart or true feelings, often used in a more introspective or literary way. It is deeper than 心里 (xīn lǐ, everyday thoughts/emotions) and less intense than 心底 (xīn dǐ, bottom of one's heart for profound secrets).
noun
heart (as seat of emotions)innermost being
Examples
- 内心。Tā nèi xīn fēicháng gǎndòng.She is very moved in her heart.
- 内心。Tā nèi xīn yìzhí hěn píngjìng.His heart has always been calm.
- 内心。Wǒ nèi xīn de huà bù xiǎng gàosu biérén.I don't want to tell others the words in my heart.
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