Definition
心眼儿 (xīn yǎn r) is a colloquial noun that describes a person's character in terms of being calculating, suspicious, or kind-hearted — often used in fixed phrases like 心眼儿多 (suspicious/calculating) or 心眼儿好 (kind-hearted). Unlike 心 (xīn), which broadly means 'heart/mind', 心眼儿 focuses on one's disposition toward others; and unlike 心意 (xīn yì, 'kindly intention'), it's about inherent nature rather than a specific gesture.
noun
(colloquial) one's true intentions or character(colloquial) the capacity for understanding or suspicion (often used with 多 or 少)
Examples
- ，。Nà rén xīn yǎn r duō, nǐ bié xiāngxìn tā.That person has a lot of suspicions / is very calculating; don't trust him.
- ，。Tā xīn yǎn r hǎo, zǒngshì zhǔdòng bāngzhù biérén.She has a good heart and always takes the initiative to help others.
- ，。Tā tài méi xīn yǎn r le, biérén shuō shénme dōu xìn.He is too simple-minded; he believes whatever others say.
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