心儿 (xīn ér) — heart (colloquial/affectionate)

Definition

Affectionate, diminutive form of 心 — used in soft or endearing contexts, like lyrics, love notes, and tender speech. It still means 'heart' but sounds warmer and cuter than the plain 心.

noun

heart (colloquial/affectionate)

Measure word · 颗

Examples

心儿。
Wǒ de xīn ér wèi nǐ tiào.
My heart beats for you.
心儿。
Tā de huà wēn nuǎn le wǒ de xīn ér.
Her words warmed my heart.
心儿。
Nǐ de xīn ér zhēn shàn liáng.
Your heart is truly kind.

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