Definition
心底 (xīn dǐ) refers to the deepest, most hidden part of one's heart — the 'bottom of the heart.' It is more intense and emotional than 心里 (xīn lǐ, general 'in one's heart/mind') and more colloquial than 内心 (nèi xīn, formal 'innermost being'). Often used in set phrases like 心底话 (heartfelt words).
noun
the bottom of one's heartinnermost feelings
Examples
- 心底。Tā yǒngyuǎn zài wǒ xīn dǐ.She is forever in the bottom of my heart.
- 心底。Zhè shì tā de xīn dǐ huà.These are his heartfelt words.
- 心底。Tā de xīn dǐ yǒu yí gè mìmì.There is a secret in the bottom of his heart.
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