Definition
心病 (xīn bìng) is a figurative noun meaning a persistent worry or secret concern that weighs on one's mind — like a 'sore point' or 'heartache'. Unlike 心事 (xīn shì, a general burden on the mind), 心病 suggests a deeper, often chronic emotional trouble. Do not confuse it with 精神病 (jīng shén bìng), which is a clinical term for mental disorder or psychosis.
noun
(figurative) a constant worry or secret concernsomething that preys on one's mind
Examples
- ，心病。Tā érzi bù jiéhūn, yìzhí shì tā de yí kuài xīn bìng.His son not getting married has always been a constant worry for him.
- 心病。Tā zhōngyú bǎ duōnián de xīn bìng gàosu le péngyou.She finally told her friend about the secret worry she had carried for years.
- 心病。Gōngsī yèjì xiàhuá chéng le lǎobǎn de yí kuài xīn bìng.The company's declining performance has become a constant worry for the boss.
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