Definition
心声 (xīn shēng) refers to one's inner voice — the true, heartfelt thoughts and feelings a person holds inside. It differs from 心底 (xīn dǐ, 'the bottom of one's heart'), which focuses on depth of feeling, and from 心思 (xīn si, 'thoughts, mind'), which is more about one's current thinking or preoccupation. 心声 is often used when these inner feelings are expressed, e.g., in a song or a confession.
noun
inner voiceheartfelt thoughts and feelings
Easily confused
- 新生xīn shēngsound-alike(noun) new student, freshman
Examples
- 心声。Zhè shǒu gē biǎodá le tā de xīn shēng.This song expresses his inner voice.
- 心声。Nǐ de xīn shēng wǒ yǐjīng tīng dào le.I've already heard your true feelings.
- 心声。Shuō chū xīn shēng bìng bù róngyì.Speaking one's heart is not easy.
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