Definition
心头 literally translates to 'heart's tip,' but it's a poetic noun referring to one's mind, mood, or inner feelings — often used in fixed expressions and literary contexts. It overlaps with 心 (heart/mind) but feels more vivid and emotional; you'll see it in phrases like 记在心头 (keep in mind) or 心头一喜 (a surge of joy in one's heart).
n.
heartmind (in a poetic or emotional sense)
Examples
- 心头。Tā zhè fān huà yìzhí jì zài wǒ xīn tóu.His words have always remained in my heart.
- ，心头。Kàn dào nǚ'ér de jiǎngzhuàng, māma xīn tóu yí rè.Seeing her daughter's certificate, the mother's heart warmed.
- 心头。Nà gǔ mòmíng de jiāolǜ yā zài tā xīn tóu.That nameless anxiety weighed on her heart.
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