Definition
心怀 as a verb means to keep or hold certain feelings or thoughts inside oneself — often with a nuance of secrecy or persistence. It commonly pairs with nouns like 不满 (resentment), 鬼胎 (sinister designs), or 希望 (hope). Note that 心怀 can also function as a noun meaning 'intention' or 'state of mind' (a POS not listed here, so this row covers only the verb usage).
v.
to harbor (resentment, doubts, secret intentions)to cherish (hopes, ideals, good wishes)
Examples
- 心怀，。Tā xīn huái bùmǎn, què méiyǒu shuō chūlái.He harbored resentment but didn't say it.
- 心怀。Tā shǐzhōng xīn huái yí gè měihǎo de yuànwàng.She has always cherished a beautiful wish.
- ，心怀。Duì tā wǒ zhǐyǒu gǎnjī, méiyǒu xīn huái rènhé èyì.I have only gratitude for him, without harboring any malice.
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